| An update on emergency contraception use in adolescents. | |
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PMID: 17524963 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Changing circumstances regarding access to emergency contraception (EC) warrant nurses' review of its current status. Nurses have the potential to improve adolescents' awareness of and access to EC so that adolescents may prevent pregnancy. Research suggests that adolescents lack awareness of EC methods that prevent pregnancy following an unprotected act of intercourse. Many pregnancies occurring in adolescence could be prevented with appropriate EC use. Studies show that adolescents are capable of using EC correctly and safely, and that access to EC is not associated with increased rates of unprotected intercourse or with higher rates of pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections. |
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Authors:
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Karla A Haynes |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Patient Education Handout; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of pediatric nursing Volume: 22 ISSN: 0882-5963 ISO Abbreviation: J Pediatr Nurs Publication Date: 2007 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-05-25 Completed Date: 2007-08-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8607529 Medline TA: J Pediatr Nurs Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 186-95 Citation Subset: IM; N |
Affiliation:
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Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, NY, USA. kah2124@columbia.edu |
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Adolescent Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic Contraceptives, Postcoital* Drug Utilization Female Health Education Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Health Services Accessibility* Humans Information Services Internet Levonorgestrel Pregnancy Pregnancy in Adolescence / prevention & control* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic; 0/Contraceptives, Postcoital; 797-63-7/Levonorgestrel |
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