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Description of Resource:

This report examines a study designed to evaluate whether advance provision of emergency contraception increases its use and/or adversely affects usual contraceptive practices. Advance provision of emergency contraception significantly increased use without adversely affecting use of routine contraception. It is safe and appropriate to provide emergency contraception to all postpartum women before discharge from the hospital.

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Developed By:

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Developer Type:

Non-Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Family Planning

Resource Type:

Randomized Controlled Trial

Citation:

Jackson RA, Schwarz EB, Freedman L, Darney P. Advance Supply of Emergency Contraception: Effect on Use and Usual Contraception—A Randomized Trial. Obstet Gynecol [Internet]. 2003 Jul [cited 2013 Jan 16];102(1):8–16. Available from: http://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/2003/07000/advance_supply_of_emergency_contraception__effect.5.aspx

Tags:

Effect Behavioral Change, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Public Health, Healthcare, Behavioral & Social, Primary Prevention, Patients

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/evidence-based-resource/advance-supply-emergency-contraception-effect-use-and-usual
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2016-06-09 15:54:37.0