Knowledge of contraceptive methods and services among tertiary students in far North Queensland

Joyce Leung; Renee Pirovich; Cindy Woods; Caroline De Costa

doi:10.1111/ajo.12203

Knowledge of contraceptive methods and services among tertiary students in far North Queensland

Joyce Leung, Renee Pirovich, Cindy Woods, Caroline De Costa

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Abstract

Despite the availability of a wide range of contraceptive options in Australia, rates of unintended pregnancy remain high. A survey of tertiary students in Far North Queensland in regard to their knowledge of contraceptive methods and services revealed significant deficiencies, suggesting that existing sex education and contraceptive advice services need improving if unplanned pregnancy rates are to be reduced in this population.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	386-389
Number of pages	4
Journal	Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Volume	54
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12203
Publication status	Published - Aug 2014
Externally published	Yes

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