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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Veröffentlicht in:	Human reproduction (Oxford) 2004-10, Vol.19 (10), p.2404-2410
Hauptverfasser:	Lo, Sue S.T., Fan, Susan Y.S., Ho, P.C., Glasier, Anna F.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	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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Zusammenfassung:	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