UK poll highlights fears about access to emergency contraception
Key takeaways
- The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare says emergency contraception should be available in other shops when pharmacies are closed.
- The research, carried out by YouGov, found that only 7% of people believe it would be difficult to access emergency contraception during the daytime on a weekday.
- The data, released by the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, was based on a representative sample of 2,115 people from across the UK.
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The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare says emergency contraception should be available in other shops when pharmacies are closed. Photograph: David Burton/Alamy View image in fullscreen The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare says emergency contraception should be available in other shops when pharmacies are closed. Photograph: David Burton/Alamy Contraception and family planning UK poll highlights fears about access to emergency contraception Doctors say survey shows need for morning-after pill to be available at corner shops, petrol stations and supermarkets
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleAlmost half of the UK population believe it would be difficult to access emergency contraception on a Sunday, while nearly two-thirds think they would struggle after 10pm, according to a survey.
The research, carried out by YouGov, found that only 7% of people believe it would be difficult to access emergency contraception during the daytime on a weekday.