Knowledge of emergency contraception in women attending MTP center at rural tertiary care hospital in India

Authors

  • Arun M. Kokane Department of Community Medicine, Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Kathirkamam, Pondicherry-605 009. Author
  • Hrishikesh A. Khadilkar Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India Author

Keywords:

Knowledge, Emergency contraception, Medical Termination of Pregnancy, Unprotected or unplanned coitus

Abstract

To study the knowledge of emergency contraception among women with respect to certain social factors. S.R.T.R. Medical College, 
Ambajogai. Dist-Beed. Maharashtra. India. Design: Facility based cross sectional study. Verbal interview method with oral consent by using pretested questionnaire. Study period: six month. Results: Our study reveals that Majorities of women undergoing MTP were literate. Only 10(10.64%) women were having knowledge about emergency contraception. Media and relatives contributed maximum for getting information about emergency contraception. Chemist and general practitioners were considered to be first choice places for getting emergency contraception. Conclusion: Importance of emergency contraception should not be underestimated. It proves to be one of important way to prevent pregnancy due to unprotected infrequent or unplanned coitus.

 

 

 

 

Author Biographies

  • Arun M. Kokane, Department of Community Medicine, Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Kathirkamam, Pondicherry-605 009.

     

       
  • Hrishikesh A. Khadilkar, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India

     

     

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Published

2012-06-30

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Knowledge of emergency contraception in women attending MTP center at rural tertiary care hospital in India. (2012). Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, 2(2), 333-335. https://ajphs.com/index.php/ajphs/article/view/627