Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Knowledge and Attitudes of Pharmacy Personnel in Managua, Nicaragua (Survey‪)‬

CONTEXT: As abortion is illegal in Nicaragua, postcoital contraception is an important option for preventing pregnancy. Emergency contraceptive pills are available in Nicaraguan pharmacies over the counter, but pharmacy personnel's knowledge and attitudes about this method can affect access. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Managua, Nicaragua's capital. Interviewers administered a semi structured questionnaire to 93 pharmacy employees to determine their knowledge of and attitudes toward emergency contraceptive pills. Descriptive statistics and cross-tabulations were used to examine responses of and differences between male and female employees.