Utilization And Associated Factors Of Emergency Contraception Among Women Seeking Abortion Services In Health Institutions Of Dessie Town, North East Ethiopia,2018

Abstract

Objective The aim of the study was to assess utilization and associated factors of emergency contraception among women seeking abortion services in Health Institutions of Dessie Town, North East Ethiopia, 2018.Results Among the interviewed 784 women 400(51%) utilized emergency contraception. Women’s age [AOR: 2.10, (95% CI 1.200, 3.671)], residence [AOR: 2.02 (95% CI1.273, 3.218], marital status [AOR: 1.71, (95%CI: 1.176, 2.485)], knowledge of emergency contraception [AOR: 5.66, (95%CI: 3.976,8.070)], and attitude towards emergency contraception [AOR: 2.75(95%CI: 1.946, 3.881)] were significantly associated factors with the utilization of emergency contraceptives. The emphasis of health education on emergency contraceptives shall focus on those women who are from the rural area, older and married women.