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Post-abortion contraceptive use among women purchasing medication abortion from pharmacies vs. clinics: Evidence from Cambodia and Ghana

Ipas’s SMA research in Cambodia and Ghana provides insights into women’s uptake of post-abortion contraception from pharmacists versus clinics. Results showed that although the rates of contraceptive use were the same between women who got abortion pills from a pharmacy versus a clinic, pharmacy clients were more likely to use a less effective method, and contraceptive information and options were more readily offered by clinics, indicating a need for supporting pharmacies in providing more information and effective methods at the time of SMA purchase.

Authors: Erin Pearson, Jamie Menzel, Bunsoth Mao, Caesar Agula, Samuel Antobam, Elisabeth Eckersberger, Ayaga Bawah, Vonthanak Saphonn, Nathalie Kapp
Published In: Contraception
External Publication Date: October 01, 2025

Languages: English

Regions: Africa, Asia

Countries: Cambodia, Ghana

Topics: Contraception, Research