Knowledge and use of emergency contraceptives amid women seeking termination of pregnancy in the North West province

This study highlighted that knowledge and usage of emergency contraception are low in women presenting for TOP in the health sub-district. Emergency contraceptives can reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and its associated trauma significantly. Community intervention should be of utmost importance to improve the knowledge and usage of emergency contraception.Contribution: This study emphasised the need to make young adults aware of emergency contraceptives to avoid the trauma of unintended pregnancy for women.