Back to Annual Meeting Page		American Public Health Association 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition December 10-14, 2005 Philadelphia, PA

Abstract #114677

Toni Bond, African American Women Evolving, Inc., 220 South State Street, #726, Chicago, IL 60604, 312-566-0983, tbond@aaweonline.org

African American Women Evolving (AAWE) conducted a series of surveys in 2002 and 2003 to assess access to emergency contraception (EC). This presentation will report on the findings which include inconsistencies in access to EC and the need for greater education of pharmacy personnel. The presenter will discuss cultural competency training for pharmacy personnel, the pros and cons of EC being over-the-counter, and the need to forge strategic alliances with other health activists such as HIV/AIDS advocates while awaiting the FDA's decision.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the presentation, the participant will be able to (
• describe accessibility of emergency contraception in pharmacies in the greater Chicago area; (
• describe attitudes of pharmacists in the greater Chicago area towards emergency contraception; and (
• identify elements of cultural competency relevant to pharmacy access to emergency contraception.

Keywords: Women's Health, Family Planning

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

I wish to disclose that I have NO financial interests or other relationship with the manufactures of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services or commercial supporters.