Emergency Contraceptive Method and Thai Women: A Psychosocial Perspective

Abstract

An emergency contraceptive method known as the “morning after pill” has been in the market in Thailand since 1988. Since then, the misconceptions of why and how to use it is a critical and important aspect of the use of this medication in the country. The present paper utilized psychosocial ideology at the conceptual level in order to critically review relevant published and unpublished research studies conducted in Thailand and elsewhere. The review article addressed the following issues: (1) the effects of Thai cultural and psychosocial factors as well as sexual life style on the medication use behavior and (2) the role of government, community pharmacists and other providers on the use of this contraceptive method.