Open AccessHealth Care Providers' Knowledge of, Attitudes Toward and Provision of Emergency Contraceptives In Lagos, Nigeria
Author(s) -
O M Ebuehi,
Osaretin Albert Taiwo Ebuehi,
Victor Inem
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
international family planning perspectives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1943-4154
pISSN - 0190-3187
DOI - 10.1363/3208906
Subject(s) - emergency contraception , pill , medicine , family planning , family medicine , unintended pregnancy , population , health care , medical emergency , nursing , environmental health , research methodology , economics , economic growth
Emergency contraception can play an important role in reducing the rate of unintended pregnancies in Nigeria. Although it is included in the national family planning guidelines, there is limited awareness of this method among clients.