| Postcoital contraception: some characteristics of women who use this method. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 3383579 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This paper describes some of the characteristics of the women who attended a medical clinic requesting postcoital contraception. The information is derived from 871 observations in 653 women who requested this contraception. The mean age of women at the time of first request for this method was older than expected (21.9 years) and the mean time from first coitus to first request for the method was longer than expected (2.7 years). Previous pregnancy with therapeutic abortion was reported by 11.3% of the women. Multiple users of the method were younger at their first visit, and more likely to report a previous pregnancy. The method of contraception used before and after the need for postcoital contraception tended to be the same. Barrier method users have need of this method either for use when they fail to use their barrier method or for use when their barrier method fails. The need for more general availability of this method is discussed. This paper describes some of the characteristics of the women who attended medical clinic requesting postcoital contraception. The information is derived from 871 observations in 653 women who requested this contraception. The mean age of women at the time of 1st request for this method was older than expected (21.9 years) and the mean time from 1st coitus to 1st request for the method was longer than expected (2.7 years). Previous pregnancy with therapeutic abortion was reported by 11.3% of the women. Multiple users of the method were younger at their 2st visit, and more likely to report a previous pregnancy. The method of contraception used before and after the need for postcoital contraception tended to be the same. Barrier method users have need of this method either when they fail to use their barrier method when their barrier method fails. Multiple users of postcoital contraception seemed to be women who were having difficulty with both contraceptive choice and accepting their own sexual behavior. Any attitude on the part of contraceptive providers that makes a woman feel badly about herself or failure to use contraception may make their returning for postcoital contraception more difficult. All women who use this method should be encouraged to return for postcoital contraception whenever the need arises. |
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Authors:
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R K Percival-Smith; B Abercrombie |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Contraception Volume: 37 ISSN: 0010-7824 ISO Abbreviation: Contraception Publication Date: 1988 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-08-02 Completed Date: 1988-08-02 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0234361 Medline TA: Contraception Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 425-9 Citation Subset: IM; J |
Affiliation:
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Student Health Service, Univeristy of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abortion, Induced Adult Age Factors Coitus Contraception Contraceptives, Postcoital* Female Humans Menarche Pregnancy |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Contraceptives, Postcoital |
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