Motivators for emergency contraception: Previous pregnancy and condom rupture.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Little is known about the motivations to apply for emergency contraception (EC). Our first aim was to explore the motivating circumstances to use EC as fast as possible. Our second aim was to explore the contraceptive method of the population seeking EC.

Study design

This present retrospective observational study between July 2021 and September 2021 is embedded in the MEEC (Motivation and Epidemiology of Emergency Contraceptive Pill) based on the study cohort of a Hungarian data bank containing follow-up data of 455 women applied for EC telemedicine consultation. Variables assessed were: age, gynecological history (pregnancies, abortions, miscarriages), data of the intercourse (elapsed time, contraceptive method), and data of the menstrual cycle, and relationship

SUBMITTER: Loczi LL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10772218 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature