A quantitative, descriptive, explorative, contextual study was conducted to determine
pharmacists and drug vendors' level of knowledge, attitude towards and practice on
Emergency Contraceptive (ECl in Addis Ababa. Forty licensed service providers in Addis
Ababa were randomly selected during 2008 and interviewed using a structured interview
schedule. Data were analysed using a computer software package. The findings revealed
that although these service providers were knowledgeable on the purpose and dOSing
schedule of EC, they lacked knowledge on side-effects, contra-indications, and types of
ECs. Most respondents portrayed a subjective attitude towards easy EC access of
especially adolescent girls, since they believed that it will encourage promiscuity and
unprotected intercourse. Their knowledge and practice need to be improved, as it has a
direct effect on potential users and reducing unwanted pregnancies among young. / Health Studies / M.P.H. (Health Sudies)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/3215 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Lemma, Dawit Assefa |
| Contributors | Van der Merwe, M. M., Smith, J. E. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resourcce(xii, 99 leaves) |
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