Table 4 Respondents’ answers to attitude-related items

• I would use emergency contraceptive pills if I had unprotected sex

23.7%

46.7%

22.1%

3.8%

3.7%

• Emergency contraception methods are safe

12.2%

14.9%

63.2%

7.4%

2.4%

• I would recommend emergency contraception to a friend

12.3%

20.6%

56.5%

6.1%

4.5%

• Increased availability of emergency contraception leads to irresponsible sexual behaviour

53.4%

12.8%

22.7%

6.4%

4.6%

• My partner has a positive attitude towards emergency contraception

9.1%

13.0%

72.6%

3.2%

2.1%

• If the male partner is aware of emergency contraception, he may be less likely to use condoms

14.7%

17.1%

59.0%

5.8%

3.4%

• Increased availability of emergency contraception is causing women to stop using other forms of contraception.

13.6%

46.9%

29.3%

7.5%

2.7%

• Emergency contraception could have an effect on future fertility

56.0%

16.3%

21.8%

3.5%

2.4%

• Emergency contraception is safe for most women

17.4%

0.0%

57.8%

0.0%

24.8%

Mean attitude score

4.7 ± 4.3 (-14 et 18)