A pilot study to assess candidacy for emergency contraception and interest in sexual health education in a pediatric emergency department population.

Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess potential candidacy for hormonal emergency contraception (EC) and desire for sexual health education among female adolescents presenting for care to a pediatric emergency department (ED).

Methods: We used an anonymous, cross-sectional, written survey of girls aged 15 to 19 years seeking care in an urban, children's hospital ED. The survey included questions about personal sexual history and desire for sexual health education about sexually transmitted infections and contraception options.