CONOCIMIENTO DEL USO CORRECTO DEL ANTICONCEPTIVO ORAL DE EMERGENCIA EN ESTUDIANTES DE ENFERMERÍA

Abstract

Introduction: The oral emergency pill contains progestin, which acts by preventing fertilization if administered in the first 72 hours after intercourse. Objective: This research aims to measure students' knowledge about its correct use. Method: In this study, the quantitative, analytical, cross-sectional, nonexperimental approach was used as the study methodology; data collection was through a validated instrument. The sample was made up of 120 nursing students, belonging to the Technical University of Ambato, from the basic and professional areas. The results obtained were that in the basic area 51% have a high knowledge about the generalities of the morning-after pill. With more than 40%, the basic area has average knowledge about the pharmacological action of the pill. Knowledge is average with more than 41% about the dose and method of use of the drug, also the basic area. In the knowledge of the adverse reactions caused by the pill, the professional area of the students has a low level with 38%. Conclusions: It is concluded that students at the basic level of the nursing career have greater knowledge of the morning after pill compared to the professional area.