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An evaluation of the knowledge, attitude and practices of South African university students regarding the use of emergency contraception and of art as an advocacy tool

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 51 , issue 5 , 2009 , pages: 423–426

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2009.10873896

Author(s): EJ Kistnasamy Department of Community Health Studies, , P Reddy Department of Community Health Studies, , J Jordaan Department of Fine Arts,

Keywords: emergency contraception , knowledge , attitudes , art , advocacy

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Abstract

Background: This study assessed the knowledge and use of emergency contraception (EC) against the background of current sexual practices among a multi-racial student population at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. In addition, the use of art as an advocacy tool in promoting awareness of EC and related sexual issues was also evaluated.

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