Sociodemographic and Medical Characteristics of Women Applied for Emergency Contraception—A Retrospective Observational Study

Author:

Tóth Richárd1,Lőczi Lotti1,Török Marianna12ORCID,Keszthelyi Attila3,Leipold Gergő1,Ács Nándor1ORCID,Várbíró Szabolcs124ORCID,Keszthelyi Márton1ORCID,Lintner Balázs1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Semmelweis University, 1082 Budapest, Hungary

2. Workgroup of Research Management, Doctoral School, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary

3. Department of Urology, Semmelweis University, 1082 Budapest, Hungary

4. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Szeged, 6725 Szeged, Hungary

Abstract

Background: Lifestyle factors significantly impact overall health. Our aim was to assess reproductive health awareness among patients who applied for emergency contraceptive pills. Methods: This present retrospective observational study between July 2021 and September 2021 is embedded in the MEEC (Motivation and Epidemiology of Emergency Contraceptive Pill) based on the study cohort of a Hungarian data bank containing follow-up data of 447 women who applied for EC telemedicine consultation. Collected data: age, history of previous pregnancy, lifestyle factors like smoking, alcohol consumption, sexual characteristics: partner consistency and protection during intercourse, cervical cancer screening within the past 2 years, previous HPV screening, and the preference for future contraceptive methods. The investigation also compiled accurate data on intercourse (elapsed time to request a medical consultation). Lifestyle factors were scored. Results: The more health-conscious patients were quicker to report for a post-event pill. Earlier pregnancies and older age were associated with greater reproductive health awareness. Conclusions: Reproductive health awareness is increased by previous pregnancies and older age. More health-conscious women consult a doctor earlier, which can reduce the chance of various health damage. Our study emphasizes the significance of lifestyle factor influence on reproductive health decisions.

Funder

Semmelweis Science and Innovation Fund

Hungarian Hypertension Society

Publisher

MDPI AG

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