A revisit of knowledge, attitude and practice of emergency contraception in Hong Kong
Family planning service users' characteristics and KAP regarding EC have significantly changed over the last 20 years. Women now demonstrate greater awareness, knowledge and openness regarding EC, indicating improved readiness for more liberal delivery of EC nowadays. This study highlights the need for restructuring EC service provision in Hong Kong to address women's changing preferences and contraceptive needs, and to minimise barriers to EC access. We recommend reclassifying emergency contraceptive pills as non-prescription drugs in Hong Kong to align with international practice.
Authors
- Raymond Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7957-7798)
- Siu Fan Rebecca Wan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1279-5878)
- Sue Seen Tsing Lo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1259-1680)
- Yat Yee Shizuka Chan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1457-2956)
Institutions
- Family Planning Association of Hong Kong (CN)
- Princess Margaret Hospital (HK)
- University of Hong Kong (HK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Published
- 2024-09-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsrh-2024-202331
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00