Advanced provision of emergency contraception does not reduce abortion rates

摘要: A number of small studies have demonstrated increased use emergency contraception (EC) when women a supply available at home. It has been suggested that widespread EC could reduce abortion rates. We undertook community intervention study designed to determine whether offering advanced supplies large numbers influenced All aged between 16 and 29 years living in Lothian, Scotland, were offered, through health services, five courses without cost keep Of population around 85,000 this age group, the showed an estimated 17,800 took home over 4500 them gave least one course friend. was found nearly half (45%) who had used during 28 months lasted. In total, 8081 used. within 24 h after intercourse on 75% occasions. Abortion rates Lothian compared with those from three other board areas Scotland. No effect provision EC. The results suggest distribution services may not be effective way incidence unintended pregnancy UK.