Knowledge, attitude and practice of emergency contraceptive pills among community pharmacy practitioners working in Kathmandu Valley: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unintended pregnancy occurs due to incorrect or inconsistent use of a contraception method. Such pregnancies can create an economic burden on the family, society and nation as a whole. Unintended pregnancy is the underlying cause of abortion which can also result in infertility and maternal death. Adequate knowledge of emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) and positive attitudes among the community pharmacy practitioners (CPPs) is a prerequisite for timely access of ECP, thus ultimately lessening the incidence of unintended pregnancies. This study intended to explore the knowledge, attitude and practice of CPPs toward ECPs in Kathmandu valley.

Methods

Cross-sectional study conducted in community pharmacies located in three districts of Kathmandu valley. A convenien

SUBMITTER: Shakya S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7392703 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature