KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION IN FEMALE COLLEGE STUDENTS IN EASTERN UTTAR PRADESH

Dr Mukta Singh; Dr K K Kaul

Volume : VI, Issue : XII, December - 2017

KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION IN FEMALE COLLEGE STUDENTS IN EASTERN UTTAR PRADESH

Dr Mukta Singh, Dr K K Kaul

Abstract :

Unplanned pregnancy from casual sex, unplanned sexual activity, and sexual violence are increasing. Emergency Contraceptives (EC) are used to prevent unplanned pregnancies thereby preventing the occurrence and consequences of unplanned pregnancy. Emergency contraception is widely available in India and worldwide particularly in major cities. Yet the use of EC is very low and abortion rate is high in this part of the country compared to the national average leading to preventable morbidity and mortality.