OBJECTIVE: To audit teenagers attending a family planning clinic requesting emergency contraception. METHODS: A non-judgemental, relaxed, confidential interview was carried out. RESULTS: Many young Irish women become sexually active at a young age. Many teenagers appear to have problems using condoms correctly while others are taking chances by not using any method of contraception. CONCLUSIONS: These findings have important implications for those drawing up a sexual health strategy for young people.
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