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. 2014 Sep 20;8(9):OC20–OC22. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2014/10463.4839

[Table/Fig-2]:

Response to statements regarding knowledge of Emergency Contraception

S. No. Statements Correct Response Wrong Response Do not know
1 IUCD is used as EC (yes) 66 (35.67%) 90 (48.64%) 33 (17.83%)
2 Mifepristone is used as EC (yes) 90 (48.64%) 70 (37.83%) 19 (10.27%)
3 LNG is available in pharmacy as an OTC drug (yes) 57 (30.81%) 109 (58.91%) 18 (9.72%)
4 Availability of EC in govt. hospitals (yes) 140 (72.67%) 29 (15.67%) 14 (7.56%)
5 EC protects against STD (No) 86 (46.48%) 90 (48.64%) 9 (4.86%)
6 CuT can be used as an ongoing method of contraception (yes) 110 (59.43%) 47 (25.4%) 25 (13.51%)
7 Mode of action is by causing abortion (No) 75 (40.54%) 95 (51.35%) 14 (7.56%)
8 EC can be used in a regular basis (No) 94 (50.81%) 79 (42.7%) 12 (6.45%)