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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Mozambique, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available over-the-counter at pharmacies. You can also find them at public sector clinics and social marketing programs. No prescription is required.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/mozambique/ EC Status and Availability - Mozambique]</ref> | In Mozambique, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available over-the-counter at pharmacies. You can also find them at public sector clinics and social marketing programs. No prescription is required.<ref name="ecstatus_mozambique">[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/mozambique/ EC Status and Availability - Mozambique]</ref> | ||
Generally speaking, emergency contraceptive pills are accessible in pharmacies and clinics in Mozambique, particularly in larger cities. However, the knowledge of emergency contraceptives (i.e. what they are, how to use them, etc) may be low among the general populace. In 2014, it was estimated that about 15% of women (of reproductive age) in Mozambique had knowledge of emergency contraceptive options, and 0.9% had ever used emergency contraception. This showed growth in knowledge from 2011, when an estimated 10% of women (of reproductive age) in had knowledge of emergency contraceptive options, but it should be emphasized that education and knowledge of emergency contraceptive is still a concern. In 2015, a study conducted by DKT International found that, while emergency contraceptive pills were available in many pharmacies (i.e. 31 out of the 34 of the pharmacies that they surveyed carried the pill), many pharmacists or pharmacy employees held little knowledge of emergency contraception (such as the correct way to use it).<ref | Generally speaking, emergency contraceptive pills are accessible in pharmacies and clinics in Mozambique, particularly in larger cities. However, the knowledge of emergency contraceptives (i.e. what they are, how to use them, etc) may be low among the general populace. In 2014, it was estimated that about 15% of women (of reproductive age) in Mozambique had knowledge of emergency contraceptive options, and 0.9% had ever used emergency contraception. This showed growth in knowledge from 2011, when an estimated 10% of women (of reproductive age) in had knowledge of emergency contraceptive options, but it should be emphasized that education and knowledge of emergency contraceptive is still a concern. In 2015, a study conducted by DKT International found that, while emergency contraceptive pills were available in many pharmacies (i.e. 31 out of the 34 of the pharmacies that they surveyed carried the pill), many pharmacists or pharmacy employees held little knowledge of emergency contraception (such as the correct way to use it).<ref name =""ecstatus_mozambique" /> | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* You can find emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) available at many venues, including pharmacies, clinics and hospitals, social marketing programs, sexual violence programs, family planning programs, and SRH youth-friendly services. They are sold over-the-counter (no prescription required). Some brands you may find are Escinor 1.5, Postinor-2, Pregnon, and SEKURE.<ref | * You can find emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) available at many venues, including pharmacies, clinics and hospitals, social marketing programs, sexual violence programs, family planning programs, and SRH youth-friendly services. They are sold over-the-counter (no prescription required). Some brands you may find are Escinor 1.5, Postinor-2, Pregnon, and SEKURE.<ref name =""ecstatus_mozambique" /> | ||
* Not: The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, and it's been over 3 days since you had unprotected sex, you can still take EC, which may work up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective and should be taken as soon as possible. | * Not: The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, and it's been over 3 days since you had unprotected sex, you can still take EC, which may work up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective and should be taken as soon as possible. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
* You can get the emergency contraceptive pill (Postinor-2) in public health facilities, free of charge.<ref | * You can get the emergency contraceptive pill (Postinor-2) in public health facilities, free of charge.<ref name =""ecstatus_mozambique" /> | ||
* If you purchase emergency contraceptive pills at a private clinic or pharmacy, you can expect to pay around $1.20 - $3, as of 2015.<ref | |||
* If you purchase emergency contraceptive pills at a private clinic or pharmacy, you can expect to pay around $1.20 - $3, as of 2015.<ref name =""ecstatus_mozambique" /> | |||
==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ||