FRONTIERS
ECP Handbook

This handbook provides comprehensive guidance for introducing and mainstreaming emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) as a backup for existing contraceptive methods and as a way of preventing unintended pregnancy following unprotected sex or method failure. The handbook, aimed at reproductive health program managers and policymakers, presents a step-by-step process for introducing ECP that can be adapted to each country’s needs and resources. The process, based on research conducted in several developing countries, covers the full continuum of ECP programming, including the following:

• Needs assessments and operations research
• Drug registration
• Training and logistics
• Introduction of ECP scale-up

In addition, the handbook discusses ways to address the needs of specific segments of the population, including special groups such as adolescents and rape survivors. (PDF, 595 KB)

A CD-ROM of the handbook is available upon request at frontiers@popcouncil.org

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Related Publications/Resources

Related Project

• Production of an Emergency Contraception Guidance Tool and Summary Article

See Also

• Emergency Contraception
• FRONTIERS Emergency Contraception
• FRONTIERS Tools and Manuals

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For more information contact:
Frontiers in Reproductive Health (FRONTIERS)
Population Council
4301 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Suite 280
Washington, DC 20008 USA
Telephone: +1 202 237 9400
Facsimile: +1 202 237 8410
E-mail: frontiers@popcouncil.org

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