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Emergency contraception knowledge and likelihood of use by women with recent poor perinatal outcomes
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:19:35 +0100 | Contraception
To determine knowledge and predictors of emergency contraceptive use among women who experienced recent poor perinatal outcomes. Baseline survey data from the Chicago Healthy Births for Healthy Communities Interconceptional Care Project were used to describe and measure the relationship between demographic characteristics, behavioral characteristics, reproductive history, and reproductive knowledge and the likelihood of the use of Plan B, emergency contraception. Study participants included women from two low-income Chicago communities who had recently experienced a birth identified as high-risk (low birth weight, prematurity, fetal loss). Both bivariate and multivariable analyses were conducted; multivariable models were adjusted for age, education, income and insurance status. (Source: ...

Using qualitative methods to explore EC Users willingness to accept the copper IUD
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:19:34 +0100 | Contraception
In this study, qualitative research methods were employed to develop a deeper and nuanced understanding about how individuals perceive EC use and why they would consider the copper IUD as a method of EC. (Source: Contraception)

Policy maker and provider knowledge and attitudes regarding the provision of emergency contraceptive ----- within Lao PDR
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 | BMC Health Services Research
Conclusions: There is a need to train health providers and policy makers on emergency contraception and improve their knowledge about ECP, especially regarding the correct timing of use and the availability of methods. In addition, the general public must be informed of the attributes, side effects, and availability of ECP, and policy makers must facilitate the approval of ECP by the Lao Food and Drug Administration. These interventions could lead to increased access to and demand for ECP. (Source: BMC Health Services Research)

First Steps Toward Successful Communication About Sexual Health Between Adolescents and Parents in Mexico
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:02:17 +0100 | Qualitative Health Research
In this article reporting on our qualitative study, we describe changes in parent—adolescent sexual health communication following an intervention for parents of 10th graders in Mexico. The intervention was aimed to sensitize and develop skills for appropriate parent—child communication about the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unplanned pregnancy, and birth control, and focused on encouraging condom use with emergency contraception backup. We conducted 66 in-depth interviews with adolescents and parents after the intervention. Following the principals of grounded theory, we carried out inductive analysis to create codes and organize central themes. Our findings identify previously undefined critical steps or movements important for parent—child comm...

Wash. State Pharmacy Board Backs Pharmacists Who Refuse To Dispense Emergency Contraception
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0100 | Health News from Medical News Today
Reversing a 2007 decision that barred pharmacists from refusing to dispense a legal drug due to moral or religious objections, the Washington State Board of Pharmacy said it will allow pharmacists to refuse to dispense emergency contraception or other drugs for such reasons, as long as they refer patients to a pharmacy where the drugs are available, the Olympian reports. A lawsuit challenging the 2007 decision was scheduled to go to trial beginning July 26, but a judge postponed it indefinitely on Monday at the request of lawyers representing both sides... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Primary healthcare workers in Bukonzo county, Uganda are aware of emergency contraception (EC), but lack knowledge regarding its use
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:11:16 +0100 | PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News
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Audit on the management of complainants of sexual assault at an emergency department. - Gilles C, Van Loo C, Rozenberg S.
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:01:42 +0100 | SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated)
OBJECTIVE: Proper medical management should be offered to rape complainants, including systematic investigation for sexual transmitted diseases, prophylactic antibiotics, a pregnancy test, emergency contraception, and psychological and medical follow up. W... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Copper T380A intrauterine device for emergency contraception: a prospective, multicentre, cohort clinical trial
Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 | BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Conclusions CuT380A is a safe and effective method for emergency contraception. The advantages of CuT380A include its ability to provide effective, long-term contraception. (Source: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

Emergency Contraception May Reduce Fibroid Size, Bleeding
Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:55:47 +0100 | Medscape Today Headlines
Unlike surgery, the morning-after ---- can reduce fibroid size and bleeding without affecting fertility. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)