Enhancing use of emergency contraceptive pills: A systematic review of women's attitudes, beliefs, knowledge, and experiences in Australia.

Publisher: Routledge Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 8411543 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1096-4665 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 07399332 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Health Care Women Int

Publication: 2005- : London : Routledge
Original Publication: Washington, D.C. : Hemisphere Pub. Corp., c1984-

Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* ; Pregnancy, Unplanned*; Contraception Behavior/*statistics & numerical data ; Contraception, Postcoital/*statistics & numerical data ; Contraceptives, Postcoital/*therapeutic use; Australia ; Contraception Behavior/psychology ; Contraception, Postcoital/psychology ; Female ; Humans ; Pregnancy ; Surveys and Questionnaires

Over a decade after emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) became available without a prescription, the rate of unintended pregnancies remains high in many settings. Understanding women's experiences and perceptions of ECPs may provide insights into this underutilization. We systematically searched databases to identify qualitative and quantitative primary studies about women's beliefs, knowledge, and experiences of ECPs in Australia. Findings demonstrate persistent misunderstandings around access, how ECPs work, and a moral discourse around acceptable versus unacceptable use. Addressing knowledge and the stigma around ECPs use is fundamental to increasing the use of this medically safe and effective strategy.

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Date Created: 20181127 Date Completed: 20200106 Latest Revision: 20200106

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10.1080/07399332.2018.1526286

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