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Background and Aim: Emergency contraception (EC) is usage of contraceptive method after anunprotected sexual intercourse. It provides a window of opportunity for females for prevention of anunplanned pregnancy. In India, emergency contraceptive usage continues to be very poor. Thus, this studywas planned to analyse the knowledge, awareness, and practices of married women in Haryana towards ECmethods.Materials and Methods: This observational study was undertaken in a single centre on a section of ruraland urban population in Haryana. A total of 500 women of reproductive age group were included in thestudy. A series of questions were asked in a face to face interview from a pre-structured questionnaire ina non-formal yet confidential environment. The data were collected, analysed, and compared with dataavailable in literature.Results: In our study, more than 80% women have heard of EC. Of those who were aware, majority knewabout EC pills. IUD as EC was known to a very few women. Television was the most common source ofinformation followed by family and friends. Very few women knew the correct time for taking the EC pills.Conclusion: Our study affirms a poor knowledge about use of emergency contraception among women inHaryana. Imparting knowledge through television, social media and incorporating and highlighting EC usein sex education programs can greatly help to increase the awareness and knowledge of correct EC use.Keywords: Awareness, Emergency contraceptives (EC), Methods, Women.

Knowledge awareness and practices of married women towards emergency contraceptives methods