【Emergency Contraception (After Pill) and Contraception Awareness Survey】
A survey by Chocolat Women's Clinic, operated by CACAO Medical Corporation, found that 66.3% of respondents had experienced contraception failure. Access to emergency contraception was limited, with 'didn't search/didn't know' being the most common reason for not obtaining it (31.3%). 85.2% viewed pharmacy sales positively. Awareness of regular health checks for pill users was low, highlighting the urgent need for knowledge dissemination.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: April 2, 2026 at 22:10
- 🔍 Collected: April 2, 2026 at 13:34
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 21, 2026 at 06:51 (449h 17m after Collected)
Survey Summary
Chocolat Women's Clinic, operated by CACAO Medical Corporation, conducted a survey on emergency contraception (after pill) and contraception awareness.
This survey was conducted to understand awareness regarding contraception, access status to emergency contraception, and opinions on pharmacy sales following the commencement of over-the-counter (OTC) sales of emergency contraception (after pill). Responses were obtained from a total of 297 individuals.
The survey results showed that 66.3% of respondents answered that they had experienced feeling "it's possible I failed contraception." However, the number of people who were actually able to obtain emergency contraception at that time was limited, with "didn't search / didn't know" accounting for the largest proportion at 31.3%. The most common reason for not being able to obtain it was "no one to consult," highlighting the lack of information and high psychological barriers.
Regarding direct purchase at pharmacies, 85.2% viewed it positively, with "it would be easier to obtain and is desirable" accounting for 51.9% and "desirable under certain conditions" accounting for 33.3%. On the other hand, 66.0% of respondents answered "didn't know" regarding the recommendation for regular health check-ups while taking birth control pills, revealing that the widespread dissemination of correct knowledge is urgently needed.
Survey Result Topics
1. Respondent Attributes (Q1)
2. Experience of Contraception Failure (Q2)
3. Emergency Contraception Access Status (Q3)
4. Reasons for Not Being Able to Obtain (Q4)
5. Opinions on Direct Purchase at Pharmacies (Q5)
6. Opinions on the Rule of Taking Medication in Front of a Pharmacist (Q6)
7. Intention of Personal Use (Q7)
8. Awareness of Regular Health Check-ups While Taking Birth Control Pills (Q8)
Detailed Survey Results
■ Respondent Attributes (Q1)
The largest age group among respondents was their 30s at 37.0%, followed by their 40s at 28.6%, and their 20s at 17.5%.
■ Experience of Contraception Failure (Q2)
Regarding the experience of feeling "it's possible I failed contraception," 66.3% answered "yes," indicating that approximately two out of three people have experienced anxiety.
■ Emergency Contraception Access Status (Q3)
When asked about the status of obtaining emergency contraception when feeling anxious about contraception failure, "didn't want it" was the most common answer at 36.7%, followed by "didn't search / didn't know" at 31.3%. Those who actually obtained it were "obtained at a hospital" at 15.2% and "obtained via online consultation" at 6.4%, totaling 21.5%. This reveals that cases where it was not obtained were numerous.