| Adolescents and emergency contraception. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11802114 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The United States has a high rate of teen pregnancies. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved hormonal emergency contraception (EC), which can be used after unprotected intercourse to reduce the likelihood that a pregnancy will occur. Several pill regimens that are now available by prescription only are safe and effective if used within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. However, teens generally have a low level of awareness of EC, and because the pills are available only by prescription, teens must request a prescription from their pediatric nurse practitioner quickly. Therefore, it may be prudent to provide EC to sexually active teens before the need for it arises. |
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Authors:
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Carol F Roye; Jennifer R M Johnsen |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners Volume: 16 ISSN: 0891-5245 ISO Abbreviation: J Pediatr Health Care Publication Date: 2002 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-01-21 Completed Date: 2002-03-26 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8709735 Medline TA: J Pediatr Health Care Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 3-9 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Hunter College Schools of the Health Professions, New York, NY 10010, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Condoms / utilization Contraceptives, Postcoital / adverse effects, standards* Counseling Drug Interactions Female Humans Male Nurse Practitioners Pregnancy Pregnancy in Adolescence Pregnancy, Unwanted Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control Time Factors United States |
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0/Contraceptives, Postcoital |
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