Objective: To assess the knowledge and counseling preferences of the public ('individuals') and pharmacy staff ('professionals') in Belgium on emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs).
Study Design: Cross-sectional study using 2 different anonymous, online surveys (one addressing the public and one professionals).
Results: Overall, 1518 individuals and 1118 professionals participated, obtaining a mean knowledge score of 6.3(±1.8)/10 and 5.0(±1.6)/10, respectively. For the public, a lower level of knowledge was found among men, nonhealthcare workers, and low educated individuals with no prior ECP use/purchase. For professionals, a lower level of knowledge was observed among pharmacy-technicians, French-speaking persons, and professionals with ≥5 years of experience and poorly involved in continuous education.
Conclusions: Limited knowledge on ECPs was observed among the public and pharmacy staff in Belgium, underscoring educational and counseling opportunities on ECPs.
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