[Table/Fig-3]:
Statements to assess attitude regarding Emergency Contraception
| S. No. | Statements | Positive (%) | Negative (%) | Do not know (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EC is safe for its users | 105 (56.75) | 61 (32.97) | 19 (10.27) |
| 2 | Willing to use EC | 88 (47.56) | 61(32.97) | 26 (14.05) |
| 3 | Will recommend EC to others | 106 (54.29) | 41 (22.16) | 38 (20.54) |
| 4 | Awareness programmes to be promoted by government | 125 (67.56) | 36 (19.45) | 24 (12.94) |
| 5 | Using EC is better than abortion | 114 (61.62) | 45 (24.32) | 26 (14.05) |
| 6 | EC will encourage high risk behaviour | 48 (25.94) | 84 (45.4) | 53 (28.64) |
| 7 | Willingness to attend awareness programme | 135 (72.97) | 22 (11.89) | 28 (15.13) |
| 8 | Purchase of EC OTC will be embarrasing | 75 (40.54) | 59 (31.89) | 51 (27.56) |
| 9 | EC will discourage regular use of contraception | 69 (37.29) | 69 (37.29) | 47 (25.4) |
| 10 | EC is good for reproductive health | 69 (37.29) | 81 (43.78) | 35 (18.91) |