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Knowledge of Oral Emergency Contraception Among Pharmacy Students [PDF]

Women's Health Reports
Background: Access to emergency contraception is an important consideration in preventing unintended pregnancies. Inconsistent information about emergency contraceptive given to patients at retail pharmacies may limit access. Objective: In this study, we
Bria Nikole Blake, Samantha Bookbinder, Gweneth Lazenby, Amari Marshall, Elizabeth Weed, Michelle Meglin   +5 more
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The Use and Effectiveness of Different Emergency Contraception Methods Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in a Greek Clinic: A Cross-Sectional, Comparative, Observational Study [PDF]

Clinics and Practice
Background: Emergency contraception (EC), also known as postcoital contraception, is a method used to prevent an unintended pregnancy following unprotected or inadequately protected sexual intercourse.
Athanasia Chatzilazarou, Christina Pagkaki, Anastasia Bothou, Vasiliki Kourti, Dimitrios Lamprinos, Nektaria Kritsotaki, Efthymios Oikonomou, Nikolaos Machairiotis, Angeliki Gerede, Nikoletta Koutlaki, Panagiotis Tsikouras   +10 more
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Less than one in five teenage women in Ethiopia know about emergency contraception [PDF]

Frontiers in Global Women's Health
BackgroundTeenage women's fertility health faces significant challenges from unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions. Using an emergency contraception within a defined time period could prevent unintended pregnancy and its damaging consequences, like
Tesfahun Zemene Tafere, Getachew Teshale, Melak Jejaw, Kaleb Assegid Demissie, Lemlem Daniel Baffa, Demiss Mulatu Geberu, Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Asebe Hagos   +7 more
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Exploring knowledge, attitudes, practices, and determinants regarding emergency contraception use among female university students in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a cross-sectional study [PDF]

Contraception and Reproductive Medicine
Introduction Emergency contraception is an essential method for preventing unintended pregnancies, especially after unprotected sexual intercourse. However, knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to emergency contraception among university students ...
Patricia Lukusa Mishika, Olivier Mukuku, Amos Kamundu, Kaymarlin Govender, Stanislas Okitotsho Wembonyama, André Kabamba Mutombo   +5 more
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Emergency Contraception [PDF]

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 2012
To review current knowledge about emergency contraception (EC), including available options, their modes of action, efficacy, safety, and the effective provision of EC within a practice setting.The combined estradiol-levonorgestrel (Yuzpe regimen) and the levonorgestrel-only regimen, as well as post-coital use of copper intrauterine devices, are ...
Sheila Dunn, Édith Guilbert, Margaret Burnett, Anjali Aggarwal, Jeanne Bernardin, Virginia Clark, Victoria Davis, Jeffrey Dempster, William Fisher, Karen MacKinnon, Rosana Pellizzari, Viola Polomeno, Maegan Rutherford, Jeanelle Sabourin, Vyta Senikas, Marie-Soleil Wagner   +15 more
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Emergency Contraception [PDF]

Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2016
Emergency contraception (EC) may help prevent pregnancy in various circumstances, such as contraceptive method failure, unprotected sexual intercourse, or sexual assault, yet it remains underused. There are 4 approved EC options in the United States. Although ulipristal acetate requires a provider's prescription, oral levonorgestrel (LNG) is available ...
Pelin, Batur, Lisa N, Kransdorf, Petra M, Casey   +2 more
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What women should know about emergency contraception - analysis of women's awareness and experiences after its use

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2023
Introduction: Emergency contraception is a method of contraception instigated when the other ones have failed or after unprotected sex. Although highly effective, it is subject to the risk of side effects.
Kinga Śnieżek, Katarzyna Dobko, Gabriela Frącz, Agata Glac, Klaudia Kuliga, Kinga Musz, Natalia Sejnowska, Agnieszka Socha, Agata Surowiec, Anna Zając   +9 more
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Emergency contraception [PDF]

Paediatrics & Child Health, 2010
Emergency contraception (EC) is an effective way to prevent an unintended or unplanned pregnancy. EC is available in two forms in Canada: a progestin-only method and a combined hormonal method, also known as the Yuzpe regimen. EC has been proven to be most effective within 72 h and up to 120 h after unprotected sexual intercourse.
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Emergency Contraception [PDF]

Pediatrics, 2019
Despite significant declines over the past 2 decades, the United States continues to experience birth rates among teenagers that are significantly higher than other high-income nations. Use of emergency contraception (EC) within 120 hours after unprotected or underprotected intercourse can reduce the risk of pregnancy.
Krishna K. Upadhya, Cora C. Breuner, Elizabeth M. Alderman, Laura K. Grubb, Laurie L. Hornberger, Makia E. Powers, Stephenie B. Wallace   +6 more
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Effect of Educational Instructional Module on Childbearing Women's Awareness Regarding Emergency Contraception. [PDF]

Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal, 2022
: Emergency contraception (EC) is considered one of the effective family planning methods for reducing the risk of unintended pregnancy and its related consequences, including maternal death and disability.
Shimaa Hashem, Sara El-Gamal, Shereen Elbohoty, Anaam El-Nagar   +3 more
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