title: Examining barriers to emergency contraception use.
abstract: Using a cross-sectional survey research design, this study examined barriers to emergency contraception (EC) use among a sample of 318 Turkish women. Only 34% of the respondents reported being aware of EC methods, and about 20% had actually used EC. More than 90% of the participant women considered use of EC methods as a sin. The results of the study showed that the major barriers to EC use are lack of awareness and common misconceptions about EC methods. This study highlights the need of education for Turkish women regarding EC to increase awareness and dispel misconceptions related to EC.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Gazi University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Besevler, Ankara-Turkey, 06500. sezer@gazi.edu.tr
authors.forename: Sezer
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kisa
authors.forename: Simge
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Zeyneloğlu
authors.forename: Duygu
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Yilmaz
authors.forename: Esra
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Verim
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D044363:Contraception, Postcoital / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Q000208:ethnology*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D012945:Social Values / Q000208:ethnology*; D014421:Turkey / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult