Availability of Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception in 2 Disparate New York City Neighborhoods.

• Autores: Katherine Legare, Salina Bakshi, Salomeh Keyhani, Elizabeth A. Howell
• Localización: American journal of public health, ISSN 0090-0036, Vol. 102, Nº. 11, 2012, págs. 45-47
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • We conducted a telephone survey of pharmacies in 2 New York City neighborhoods on same-day availability, type, and cost of over the- counter emergency contraception. There was no difference in availability of over-the-counter emergency contraception between Upper East Side and East Harlem pharmacies (93% vs 94%; P = .71). Average cost of medication was less in East Harlem than in the Upper East Side ($45.16 vs $51.64; P < .001). Efforts should accentuate overcoming cost and knowledge barriers associated with the use of emergency contraception. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]