Comment améliorer l'utilisation de la contraception d'urgence par les adolescents [How to improve use of emergency contraception by adolescents?].
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serval:BIB_AD389EEDAD85
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
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Publications
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Title
Comment améliorer l'utilisation de la contraception d'urgence par les adolescents [How to improve use of emergency contraception by adolescents?].
Journal
Journal de Gynécologie, Obstétrique et Biologie de la Reproduction
ISSN
0368-2315 (Print)
ISSN-L
0150-9918
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2002
Volume
31
Number
2 Pt 1
Pages
144-151
Language
french
Notes
Publication types: English Abstract ; Journal Article ; Review
Publication Status: ppublish
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To give an overview of knowledge on emergency contraception (EC) and its utilization in the adolescent population, and to present the practical guidelines useful for EC prescription.
METHODS: Review of the literature on EC and results of a survey on sexual behavior of 16-20-year-olds in Switzerland are used.
RESULTS: Both estrogen-progestin and estrogen are used for EC. Condom breakage, lack of compliance in oral contraception and failure in contraceptive use are the main reasons for using EC. Sexually active adolescents are aware of CPC and 20% of girls have used it in Switzerland. However, insufficient information and low quality of services in emergency situation could be important barriers to the use of EC.
DISCUSSION: and conclusion. Practical knowledge and information on EC must be disseminated among adolescents and both professional training and development of the quality of services have to provide better access to EC.
METHODS: Review of the literature on EC and results of a survey on sexual behavior of 16-20-year-olds in Switzerland are used.
RESULTS: Both estrogen-progestin and estrogen are used for EC. Condom breakage, lack of compliance in oral contraception and failure in contraceptive use are the main reasons for using EC. Sexually active adolescents are aware of CPC and 20% of girls have used it in Switzerland. However, insufficient information and low quality of services in emergency situation could be important barriers to the use of EC.
DISCUSSION: and conclusion. Practical knowledge and information on EC must be disseminated among adolescents and both professional training and development of the quality of services have to provide better access to EC.
Keywords
Adolescent, Adolescent Behavior, Adult, Contraceptives, Postcoital/administration & dosage, Female, Health Education, Humans, Patient Education as Topic, Sexual Behavior, Switzerland
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