Demographic and emergency contraception knowledge variables by gender
| Variable | Males (n=101) | Females (n=97) | Total (n=198) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics | ||||
| Mean (range 18–24) age (years) | 20.5 | 20.2 | 20.4 | 0.18 |
| Ethnicity | ||||
| White | 19% | 7% | 13% | 0.10 |
| Black | 18% | 15% | 16% | |
| Hispanic | 52% | 70% | 61% | |
| Multiethnic/Other | 11% | 8% | 10% | |
| High school graduate | 30% | 26% | 28% | 0.51 |
| Knowledge of EC facts | ||||
| Total score (range 0–4) | 1.97 | 2.85 | 2.40 | <0.001 |
| Aware that EC pill prevents pregnancy | 77% | 91% | 84% | 0.01 |
| Awareness of a postcoital method | 67% | 87% | 77% | 0.001 |
| Distinguish between mifepristone and EC | 46% | 74% | 60% | <0.001 |
| 3–5 day window postcoital effectiveness | 19% | 42% | 31% | 0.001 |
| Knowledge of EC access | ||||
| Women over 18 years can get EC directly from pharmacist without doctor visit | 31% | 49% | 41% | 0.03 |
| Women under 18 years can get EC directly from pharmacist without doctor visit | 8% | 18% | 13% | 0.03 |
| Men can get EC for partner's use directly from pharmacist | 26% | 21% | 24% | 0.73 |
EC, emergency contraception.