Table 2 Participants awareness and knowledge about emergency contraception
Knowledge variables | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Ever heard of EC | ||
Yes | 166 | 86.91 |
No | 25 | 13.09 |
When did you first hear about EC (n = 166) | ||
Less than 6 months ago | 34 | 20.48 |
6 months to 3 years ago | 89 | 53.61 |
over 3 years ago | 43 | 25.90 |
Source of information about EC (n = 166) | ||
Friends | 40 | 24.10 |
Family members | 12 | 7.23 |
Health care provider | 88 | 53.01 |
Media | 26 | 15.66 |
Measures can be taken to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex | ||
Yes | 165 | 86.39 |
No | 11 | 5.76 |
Don’t Know | 15 | 7.85 |
When is it appropriate to use EC | ||
After unprotected sex | 161 | 84.29 |
To abort an unwanted pregnancy | 6 | 3.14 |
As an ongoing contraceptive | 9 | 4.71 |
Don’t Know | 15 | 7.85 |
Time appropriate to use ECP | ||
Within 72–120 h of unprotected sex | 153 | 80.10 |
More than 120 h of unprotected sex | 17 | 8.90 |
Don’t Know | 21 | 10.99 |
When is an IUD effective as an emergency contraceptive | ||
Only within 72 h of unprotected sex | 70 | 36.65 |
Within 5 days of unprotected sex | 16 | 8.38 |
Don’t Know | 105 | 54.97 |
EC is an early method for abortion | ||
Yes | 30 | 15.71 |
No | 136 | 71.20 |
Don’t Know | 25 | 13.09 |