Health personnel perceptions about emergency contraception in primary health-care centers

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding emergency contraception in primary health-care workers. Methods: This survey was conducted among health-care personnel in 20 primary healthcare centers in Izmir. A self-administered questionnaire was comp...

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Published in:The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care 2003, Vol.8 (3), p.145-149
Main Authors: Mandiracioglu, A., Mevsim, V., Turgul, O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION
KNOWLEDGE
MIDWIFE
NURSE
PHYSICIAN
PRACTICE
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Summary:Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding emergency contraception in primary health-care workers. Methods: This survey was conducted among health-care personnel in 20 primary healthcare centers in Izmir. A self-administered questionnaire was completed by 190 health-care personnel (doctors, nurses and midwives). Specific questions regarding knowledge of emergency contraception were asked. Results: In all, 22% of personnel had received specialized training in family planning. Of the respondents, 53.7% had heard of emergency contraception. General practitioners were much more well informed than other health personnel. Conclusion: Primary health-care personnel play a significant role in the provision of reproductive health care for women. There is a need to educate primary health-care personnel further about emergency contraception.
ISSN:1362-5187
1473-0782
DOI:10.1080/ejc.8.3.145.149