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Expanding access to emergency contraception in developing countries

C Ellertson1, B Winikoff, E Armstrong

  • 1Population Studies Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.

Studies in Family Planning
|September 1, 1995
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Emergency contraception (EC) offers safe and effective pregnancy prevention. Expanding access in developing countries is crucial, despite challenges, to meet urgent needs.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Global Health Equity
  • Contraceptive Technology

Background:

  • Emergency contraception (EC) methods are proven safe and effective for preventing unintended pregnancies.
  • Current availability of EC is limited in many developing countries, despite a significant need.
  • Previous research highlights the potential of EC but underscores access barriers in low-resource settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current emergency contraception methods and their global implementation.
  • To assess the need and urgency for expanding EC access in developing nations.
  • To identify facilitators and challenges for introducing and broadening EC availability in developing countries.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing emergency contraception regimens.
Keywords:
Abortifacient AgentsAbortion, Drug InducedAbortion, InducedAge FactorsBehaviorBiologyContraceptionContraceptive Agents, EstrogenContraceptive Agents, Female--side effectsContraceptive Agents, Postcoital--side effectsContraceptive Agents, ProgestinContraceptive Agents--side effectsContraceptive AvailabilityContraceptive EffectivenessContraceptive MethodsCost EffectivenessDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEconomic FactorsEndocrine SystemEthinyl EstradiolEvaluationEvaluation IndexesFamily PlanningFertility Control, PostcoitalFertility Control, PostconceptionHormone AntagonistsHormonesIudIud, Copper ReleasingLevonorgestrelLiterature ReviewNeedsPhysiologyPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsQuantitative EvaluationRu-486Social BehaviorSteroid Abortifacients

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  • Analysis of the prevalence and urgency of need for EC in developing countries.
  • Description of essential elements for establishing EC access and review of favorable conditions in select developing nations.

    • Main Results:

    • Several emergency contraception regimens are safe and effective, yet often inaccessible in developing countries.
    • The need for EC in developing nations is significant and urgent.
    • Conditions in some developing countries may be more conducive to EC introduction than in industrialized nations.

    Conclusions:

    • Broadening access to emergency contraception in developing countries requires addressing specific challenges.
    • Recommendations are provided for policymakers to improve EC availability and utilization.
    • Strategic planning and policy interventions are necessary to overcome barriers to EC access globally.