Knowledge, practices, and barriers to access of emergency contraceptive pills in married women and men: a multicenter clinic-based cross-sectional study from Karachi, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are significantly underutilized in many parts of the world, especially in South-Asia. Within Pakistan, despite the population surge, the utilization of ECPs remains alarmingly low. The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge and practices regarding ECPs amongst married women and men in Karachi, Pakistan and the possible barriers hindering access to and use of these contraceptives.

Methodology

A multi-centric cross-sectional study was conducted in Karachi, Pakistan. Interviews were conducted with participants using validated questionnaire involving different sections on demographics, knowledge, practices, and barriers to ECP use. Categorical variables were summarized as frequencies and percentages while continuous

SUBMITTER: Abdullah M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11490995 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature