The context of emergency contraception use among young unmarried women in Accra, Ghana: a qualitative study.
Slawa RokickiSonja MertenPublished in: Reproductive health (2018)
ECPs appear to be a popular contraceptive choice among young urban women in Ghana, yet misinformation about their correct usage and safety is widespread. While more research on ECP use among young people is needed, these initial results point to the need to incorporate information about ECPs into adolescent comprehensive sexuality education and youth-friendly services and programmes.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- mental health
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- young adults
- pregnancy outcomes
- emergency department
- public health
- middle aged
- primary care
- cervical cancer screening
- physical activity
- breast cancer risk
- quality improvement
- pregnant women
- health information
- metabolic syndrome
- decision making
- low cost
- affordable care act