REASONS FOR NOT USING THE EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION: UNDERESTIMATION OF THE RISK OF PREGNANCY

Authors

  • Osmara Alves dos Santos USP - São Paulo/SP
  • Ana Luiza Vilela Borges USP - São Paulo/SP
  • Christiane Borges do Nascimento Chofakian USP - São Paulo/SP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18554/

Abstract

Objective: To describe the reasons for which women in unplanned pregnancies did not use emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy in progress. Method: Quantitative, cross-sectional study in a random sample of users of pregnant women 12 Basic Units of a district of São Paulo (n=366), between March and June 2013. The inclusion criterion was living in an unplanned pregnancy. In Stata 12.0, the data were analyzed using proportions. Results: Although most have knowledge emergency contraception (96.7%), only 9.8% used for preventing pregnancy in progress. The main reason for nonuse was thinking that it would not become pregnant (47.6%). Other reasons were wanting to get pregnant in the future and not think/remember the method. Conclusions: Recognize situations where you risk getting pregnant, how to get and use the method and have clear reproductive intentions can increase the use of emergency contraception as indicated. Key Words: Reproductive health. Sexual health. Unplanned pregnancy. Contraceptives, postcoital.

Author Biographies

Osmara Alves dos Santos, USP - São Paulo/SP

Doutoranda da Escola de Enfermagem da USP, São Paulo, Brasil.

Ana Luiza Vilela Borges, USP - São Paulo/SP

Professora Associada do Departamento de Enfermagem em Saúde Coletiva da Escola de Enfermagem da USP. São Paulo/SP, Brasil.

Christiane Borges do Nascimento Chofakian, USP - São Paulo/SP

Doutoranda da Escola de Enfermagem da USP, São Paulo/SP, Brasil.

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