Research on EC in Africa
Below are publications that relate to EC in Africa;
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Provider Knowledge on EC
Health Care Providers Knowledge of, Attitudes Toward and Provision of Emergency Contraceptives In Lagos, Nigeria. (2004)
Emergency contraception can play an important role in reducing the rates of unintended pregnancies in Nigeria. Although it is included in the family planning guidelines, there is limited awareness of this method among clients.
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Over-The-Counter Access
Pharmacist’ Knowledge and Perceptions of Emergency Contraceptive Pills in Soweto and Johannesburg Central Business District, South Africa. (2003)
A recent study in South Africa shows that nearly all pharmacists sell emergency contraception (EC), which is available there without a prescription, and that most have accurate knowledge about dosage, side effects and how to use EC. Almost half, however, believe the method should be available to women younger than 18, and more than half mistakenly believe that repeated use poses health risks. Misperceptions about the method and personal opinions on who should use it may affect women’s access to the pills.
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Young People and EC
Missed Opportunities: Emergency Contraception Utilisation by Young South African Women. (2000)
This paper analyses awareness and utilization of EC among 193 young women (aged 15-24 years) attending public sector health facilities. It was found that only 17% had ever heard of emergency contraception, although significantly more in the urban area had heard of it. Only one woman from each site had ever used EC, although 39% had unprotected intercourse in the previous year when they did not wish to conceive.
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Enhancing the Use of Emergency Contraception in a Refugee Setting. (2000)
Findings from a baseline survey in Kakuma refugee camps in Kenya. The baseline focused on EC as an aspect of reproductive health need of refugee women of reproductive age. |
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