Attitudes about availability of Plan B in pharmacies without a prescription, by sex: None of the comparisons was statistically significant.
| STATEMENT | MALE FPs (N = 73) | FEMALE FPs (N = 79) | OVERALL (N = 152) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan B should be sold by prescription only, % | |||
| • Agree or strongly agree | 17.8 | 12.0 | 14.9 |
| • Neither agree nor disagree | 13.7 | 18.7 | 16.2 |
| • Disagree or strongly disagree | 68.5 | 69.3 | 68.9 |
| Being able to get Plan B without a prescription discourages use of more effective contraception, % | |||
| • Agree or strongly agree | 30.1 | 20.0 | 25.0 |
| • Neither agree nor disagree | 21.9 | 18.7 | 20.3 |
| • Disagree or strongly disagree | 47.9 | 61.3 | 54.7 |
| Being able to get Plan B without a prescription encourages sexual risk-taking behaviour, % | |||
| • Agree or strongly agree | 20.5 | 11.8 | 16.1 |
| • Neither agree nor disagree | 20.5 | 21.0 | 20.8 |
| • Disagree or strongly disagree | 58.9 | 67.1 | 63.1 |
| Being able to get Plan B without a prescription compromises patient safety, % | |||
| • Agree or strongly agree | 13.7 | 14.9 | 14.3 |
| • Neither agree nor disagree | 24.7 | 16.2 | 20.4 |
| • Disagree or strongly disagree | 61.6 | 68.9 | 65.3 |
| Being able to get Plan B without a prescription encourages its repeated use, % | |||
| • Agree or strongly agree | 40.3 | 38.2 | 39.2 |
| • Neither agree nor disagree | 18.1 | 22.4 | 20.1 |
| • Disagree or strongly disagree | 41.7 | 39.5 | 40.5 |
| Mean (SD) score* on 5-item attitude scale | 11.9 (4.8) | 12.8 (4.5) | 12.3 (4.7) |
↵* Possible scores ranged from 5 to 25, with higher scores representing less positive attitudes.