Background Unprotected intercourse is common, especially among teens and young
women. Access to intrauterine device (IUD) as emergency contraception (EC) can help …

Objective To explore key factors influencing young women when choosing between two
methods of emergency contraception (EC). Methods We interviewed 26 young women who …

OBJECTIVE: Modern intrauterine devices (IUDs) are safe, effective, and reversible, but only
2.1% of US women use IUDs. We aimed to estimate young pregnant women's knowledge of …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the interest in using intrauterine contraception among women and
adolescent girls seeking emergency contraception or walk-in pregnancy testing. METHODS …

Objective To compare contraceptive knowledge and use among women seeking emergency
contraception (EC) before and after an inner-city clinic began providing structured …

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to explore intrauterine device (IUD)
awareness and knowledge in a diverse, multiethnic population. METHODS: We conducted a …

Objective The intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is one of the most effective
contraceptive methods, but it remains underutilized, especially among adolescents. Little is …

Objectives To assess knowledge and provision of emergency contraception (EC),
particularly the most effective methods. Study design A web-based survey was distributed to …

Purpose: Although the intrauterine device (IUD) may be safely used in adolescents, few US
adolescents use IUDs. Increasing IUD use in adolescents can decrease pregnancy rates …

BACKGROUND: Little is known about attitudes and beliefs among teenagers and young
women about the intrauterine device (IUD). STUDY DESIGN: We surveyed 252 women …