title: A qualitative exploration of emergency contraception users' willingness to select the copper IUD.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The copper T intrauterine device (IUD) is an effective but underutilized method of emergency contraception (EC). This study investigates the factors influencing a woman's decision around which method of EC to select.
  
  
  METHODS
  In-depth interviews with 14 IUD and 14 oral EC users aged 18-30 years accessing public health clinics.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Emergency contraception users associated long-term methods of contraception with long-term sexual relationships. Women were not aware of the possibility of using the copper IUD for EC. Cost was identified as a major barrier to accessing IUDs. Perceived side effects and impact on future pregnancies further influenced the EC method a participant selected.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Women think about contraception in the context of each separate relationship and not as a long-term individual plan. Most women were unaware of the copper IUD for EC. Furthermore, there is little discussion between women and their health-care providers around EC.
authors: College of Social Work, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA. rachel.lee.wright@gmail.com
authors: Rachel L
authors: RL
authors: Wright
authors: Caren J
authors: CJ
authors: Frost
authors: David K
authors: DK
authors: Turok
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003268:Contraception Behavior; D044363:Contraception, Postcoital / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D055815:Young Adult