Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology
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J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol · Apr 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe effects of advance provision of emergency contraception on adolescent women's sexual and contraceptive behaviors.
Advance provision of emergency contraception (EC) may increase timely access and improve effectiveness, but the impact on adolescent sexual and contraceptive behaviors is not known. ⋯ Providing advance EC to adolescents is not associated with more unprotected intercourse or less condom or hormonal contraception use. In the first month after enrollment, adolescents provided with advance EC were nearly twice as likely to use it and began EC sooner, when it is known to be more effective.