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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Jordan, you cannot | In Jordan, you cannot legally obtain dedicated emergency contraception (the morning after pill) at pharmacies. There are no brands that are officially registered. While some pharmacies may secretly carry ECPs on the shelves, they are not actually legally allowed to do so. | ||
However, if you need emergency contraception in Jordan, you have options. As a first option, you can use regular birth control pills as replacement ECPs (we detail how to do this below). As a second option, you can get an IUD, which can function like emergency contraception as well.<ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/jordan/ EC Status and Availability: Jordan]</ref> | |||
Overall, Jordanian public awareness of emergency contraception options remains low. In 2012, it was found that 15.3% of Jordanian women (who were married and of reproductive age) had knowledge of emergency contraception. In 2009, it was found that 0.5% had ever used emergency contraception.<ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/jordan/ EC Status and Availability: Jordan]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||