Effect of advanced provision of emergency contraception on women's contraceptive behaviour: a randomized controlled trial

BACKGROUND: Emergency contraception (EC) can prevent pregnancy but is under-used. Advanced provision increases use but the effect on contraceptive behaviour varies. METHODS: Women aged 18–45 years, using less effective contraceptives, were randomized to either advanced provision of three courses of...

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Published in:Human reproduction (Oxford) 2004-10, Vol.19 (10), p.2404-2410
Main Authors: Lo, Sue S.T., Fan, Susan Y.S., Ho, P.C., Glasier, Anna F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
advanced provision
Biological and medical sciences
Birth control
Contraception Behavior
Contraception, Postcoital
contraceptive behaviour
Contraceptives, Postcoital - administration & dosage
Contraceptives, Postcoital - supply & distribution
Drug Administration Schedule
emergency contraception
Female
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Hormonal contraception
Humans
levonorgestrel
Medical sciences
Patient Compliance
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Rate
Refusal to Participate
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Summary:BACKGROUND: Emergency contraception (EC) can prevent pregnancy but is under-used. Advanced provision increases use but the effect on contraceptive behaviour varies. METHODS: Women aged 18–45 years, using less effective contraceptives, were randomized to either advanced provision of three courses of EC (intervention) or to obtaining each course from clinic (control). EC use and contraceptive behaviour were monitored for 1 year. RESULTS: In all, 1030 women were recruited in 6 months. The mean±SD number of courses of EC used in intervention versus control group was 0.56±1.2 versus 0.20±0.6 (P
ISSN:0268-1161
1460-2350
DOI:10.1093/humrep/deh425