Emergency contraception use by Irish teenagers

Abstract

Objective To audit teenagers attending a family planning clinic requesting emergency contraception.Methods A non-judgemental, relaxed, confidential interview was carried out.Results Many young Irish women become sexually active at a young age. Many teenagers appear to have problems using condoms correctly while others are taking chances by not using any method of contraception.Conclusions These findings have important implications for those drawing up a sexual health strategy for young people.