Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Toward the Use of Emergency Contraception Methods Among Women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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作者
Alsaleh, Rehab [1 ]
Althagafi, Nouf Khaleel [2 ]
Algaidy, Siba Nasser [3 ]
Alhasawi, Noura Ali [3 ]
Algaedy, Raffal Abdulwahab [3 ]
机构
[1] Ibn Sina Natl Coll Med Studies, ISNC, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
[2] King AbdulAziz Univ, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
[3] ISNC, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
来源
WORLD FAMILY MEDICINE | 2021年 / 19卷 / 09期
关键词
Emergency contraception methods; women; Saudi Arabia;
D O I
10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94119
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Unintended pregnancy is a common public health issue worldwide, especially in the MENA region. Unintended pregnancy has two subtypes (unplanned and unwanted). Emergency contraception (EC) plays a vital role in preventing unintended pregnancy up to 98% by delaying ovulation or preventing implantation. It is available over the counter in most of the Arab world. In our study the investigating group wanted to explore knowledge attitude and practice among women of Saudi Arabia towards EC. To achieve this objective a validated survey was used as study tool. It was found that there is improved knowledge, attitude and practice among women towards EC utilisation.
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