The knowledge and perceptions of the first year medical students of an International University on family planning and emergency contraception in Nicosia (TRNC)

Table 3 The knowledge on most effective time period for and indications of EC and definition of ECPs of English Medical Program first year students of NEU, Northern Cyprus, 2016 (N = 189)

	Number	Percent
Indications of emergency contraception (n = 175)^a
Unprotected sexual intercourse	103	58.9
Unintended pregnancy	93	53.1
Sexual assault	86	49.1
As a method of family planning	79	45.1
Unsuccessful contraception	32	18.3
Knowledge of the most effective time period for emergency contraception (n = 167)
Correct	24	14.4
Incorrect	143	85.6
Knowledge of the defininiton of ECPs (n = 184)
Correct^b	33	17.9
Incorrect	9	4.9
Insufficient	26	14.1
No knowledge	116	63.0

^a Row percentage over 175
^b The knowledge of the definition of ECPs was determined by the open ended question in the questionnaire asking the definition of ECPs. The replies were evaluated according to the WHO criteria of ECPs as correct, insufficient and incorrect

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