Implementation of emergency contraception in vending machines at U.S. colleges and universities

Key Points

• This research assesses the implementation of vending machines for emergency contraception in educational institutions.
• Evaluated the support for establishing vending machines
• Focused on U.S. colleges and universities
• Analyzed access improvements for emergency contraception
• Increased access to emergency contraception for students
• Facilitated student autonomy in reproductive health decisions
• Promoted quicker availability of contraceptive options