Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Toward the Use of Emergency Contraception Methods Among Women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Published:2021-09
Issue:9
Volume:19
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Container-title:World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine
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Short-container-title:MEWFM
Author:
Alsaleh Rehab,Althagafi Nouf Khaleel,Algaid Siba Nasser,Alhasawi Noura Ali,Algaedy Raffal Abdulwahab
Abstract
Unintended pregnancy is a common publichealth issue worldwide, especially in the MENAregion. Unintended pregnancy has two subtypes(unplanned and unwanted). Emergency contraception (EC) plays a vital role in preventing unintended pregnancy up to 98% by delaying ovulation or preventing implantation. It is available over the counter in most of the Arab world. In our study the investigating group wanted to explore knowledge attitude and practice among women of Saudi Arabia towards EC. To achieve this objective a validated survey was used as study tool. It was found that there is improved knowledge, attitude and practice among women towards EC utilisation. Key words: Emergency contraception methods, women, Saudi Arabia
Publisher
Medi + World International