Document Type
Report
Publication Date
2012
Abstract
The Population Council undertook this study to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding emergency contraception (ECPs) among providers in public and private facilities and pharmacies in India. This study’s objectives were: 1) to assess providers’ knowledge of ECP’s biological mechanism; 2) to understand providers’ knowledge and attitudes about ECP’s safety, effectiveness, and availability as an over-the-counter drug; and 3) to identify providers’ definitions of “repeated use” and profiling of women who are “repeated users” of ECP. The study recommends intervention programs and advocacy strategies to increase knowledge and access to ECP.
Recommended Citation
Khan, M.E., Deepthi S. Varma, Isha Bhatnagar, Anvita Dixit, and Martha Brady. 2012. "Providers' and key opinion leaders' attitudes, beliefs, and practices regarding emergency contraception in India: Final survey report." New Delhi: Population Council.
DOI
10.31899/rh2.1030
Language
English
Project
Revitalizing the Emergency Contraception Agenda
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