Knowledge of, attitudes toward, and barriers to the practice of emergency contraception among women in Sikkim, India.

Objective: To assess knowledge, attitudes, and barriers associated with the practice of emergency contraception (EC) among women from the state of Sikkim, India.

Methods: Between November 15, 2011, and June 14, 2012, trained female medical officers and interns used a standard questionnaire to interview 1474 women of reproductive age attending 2 outpatient gynecology clinics.

Results: Of those who agreed to participate, 40.