Pharmacists as youth-friendly service providers: documenting condom and emergency contraception dispensing in Kenya
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DOI: 10.1007/s00038-020-01348-9
Abstract: Objectives This Kenya-based study ascertained whether pharmacies were an untapped source of ‘youth-friendly’ health services by determining (1) whether young people (aged 18–24) could successfully obtain condoms and emergency contraception (ECP); (2) whether contraceptives were… read more here.
Keywords: youth friendly; pharmacy personnel; emergency contraception; young people ... See more keywords
Cost‐effectiveness of emergency contraception options over 1 year
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2018.01.025
Abstract: BACKGROUND The copper intrauterine device is the most effective form of emergency contraception and can also provide long‐term contraception. The levonorgestrel intrauterine device has also been studied in combination with oral levonorgestrel for women seeking… read more here.
Keywords: emergency contraception; contraception; cost; intrauterine device ... See more keywords
Ulipristal acetate compared to levonorgestrel emergency contraception among current oral contraceptive users: a cost-effectiveness analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2019.05.004
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To estimate the cost-effectiveness of ulipristal acetate (UPA) and levonorgestrel (LNG) emergency contraception (EC) on pregnancy prevention among combined oral contraceptive (COC) pill users with an extended pill-free interval. We accounted for the potential… read more here.
Keywords: emergency contraception; ulipristal acetate; oral contraceptive; cost effectiveness ... See more keywords
Rates of pregnancy among levonorgestrel and copper intrauterine emergency contraception initiators: implications for backup contraception recommendations.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2021.06.011
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study assessed the timing, frequency, use of backup method and one-month pregnancy rates among individuals who had an intrauterine device (IUD) placed as emergency contraception and reported intercourse within seven days post-placement. STUDY… read more here.
Keywords: emergency contraception; seven days; contraception; intercourse ... See more keywords
Emergency Contraception.
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DOI: 10.1016/s1751-4851(17)30328-8
Abstract: Emergency contraception (EC) is defined as the use of any drug or device after unprotected intercourse, including sexual assault, in prevention of unintended pregnancy. Indications for EC include lack of contraceptive use during intercourse, and… read more here.
Keywords: emergency contraception; contraception; adult women; pregnancy ... See more keywords
Pregnancy Risk by Frequency and Timing of Unprotected Intercourse Before Intrauterine Device Placement for Emergency Contraception
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DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000004433
Abstract: After intrauterine device placement for emergency contraception, pregnancy risk remains low, regardless of the timing or frequency of unprotected intercourse episodes in the prior 14 days. read more here.
Keywords: unprotected intercourse; device placement; placement emergency; pregnancy risk ... See more keywords
Emergency contraception in the iPLEDGE program: A cross‐sectional survey of pediatric dermatology provider understanding and practice
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DOI: 10.1111/pde.15086
Abstract: For patients with acne treated with the teratogen isotretinoin, emergency contraception (EC) is the only recourse when abstinence fails or effective contraception is not properly used. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the… read more here.
Keywords: dermatology; survey; emergency contraception; pediatric dermatology ... See more keywords
Trends in emergency contraception awareness among women and girls in 28 sub-Saharan countries
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-12067-y
Abstract: Studies have shown that emergency contraception (EC) remains underutilised in preventing unintended pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Small-scale surveys have attributed EC underutilisation to gaps in EC awareness among SSA women and girls. However, limited… read more here.
Keywords: emergency contraception; sub saharan; awareness; awareness among ... See more keywords
Unplanned pregnancy-risks and use of emergency contraception: a survey of two Nigerian Universities
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-017-2328-7
Abstract: BackgroundThe vulnerabilities of young women of low socio-economic status and those with little or no formal education tend to dominate the discourse on unplanned pregnancy, unsafe abortion and emergency contraception (EC) in sub-Saharan Africa. This… read more here.
Keywords: emergency contraception; unplanned pregnancy; pregnancy; survey ... See more keywords
Questionnaire on the Midwives’ Knowledge about Oral Emergency Contraception
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DOI: 10.20471/acc.2018.57.01.17
Abstract: SUMMARY – The aim of the study was to assess the level of knowledge of midwives working in different clinical settings about oral emergency contraception. The study included 225 midwives; during the period from December… read more here.
Keywords: emergency contraception; group; study; emergency ... See more keywords
A Nationwide Mystery Caller Evaluation of Oral Emergency Contraception Practices from German Community Pharmacies: An Observational Study Protocol
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9080945
Abstract: To prevent unwanted pregnancies, oral emergency contraception (EC) with the active ingredients levonorgestrel (LNG) and ulipristal acetate (UPA) is recommended by the guidelines of the German Federal Chamber of Pharmacists (BAK). In this respect, community… read more here.
Keywords: observational study; emergency contraception; study; mystery ... See more keywords