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Factors Associated With Interest In Same-Day Contraception Initiation Among Females In The Pediatric Emergency Department., Melissa K. Miller, Kimberly A. Randell, Romina Barral, Ashley K. Sherman, Elizabeth Miller
Factors Associated With Interest In Same-Day Contraception Initiation Among Females In The Pediatric Emergency Department., Melissa K. Miller, Kimberly A. Randell, Romina Barral, Ashley K. Sherman, Elizabeth Miller
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PURPOSE: The purposes were to describe interest in hormonal contraception initiation among female adolescent in the emergency department (ED) and to assess for associations with factors known to increase pregnancy risk such as violence victimization.
METHODS: We used a computerized survey to assess sexual and dating practices, pregnancy history/likelihood, contraception use (including long-acting reversible contraception [LARC]) and concerns, contraception initiation interest, violence victimization, medical utilization, and demographics among sexually experienced females aged 14-19 years in our ED. The primary outcome was interest in contraception initiation. We compared responses between subgroups using the chi-square test.
RESULTS: A total of 168 adolescents …