Teva Women’s Health, Inc. and Kinsey Institute at Indiana University Survey Reveals U.S. College Students Need to Study Up on Emergency Contraception

Teva Women’s Health, Inc., the maker of Plan B One-Step^® (levonorgestrel) 1.5 mg tablet, announced today results of the first-ever “EC IQ” survey of 3,600 female and male undergraduate and graduate students in the United States. The Teva-sponsored survey was developed and conducted by research scientists at the Kinsey Institute, Indiana University, an institution focused on sexuality, gender and reproduction research. The survey assessed students’ contraception use and attitudes about unintended pregnancy, and revealed what demographic and lifestyle factors may contribute to their level of knowledge about over-the-counter (OTC) emergency contraception (EC), or their “EC IQ.”

The survey revealed 64 percent of 2,638 sexually active college students surveyed are using contraception inconsistently, yet only 15 percent of students sampled believe they are at high risk of an unintended pregnancy. This disconnect between contraception use and perceived risk is particularly noteworthy, given prior research shows 45 percent of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unintended (unwanted or mistimed) and 41 percent of those pregnancies are due to inconsistent use of contraception. In the survey, 69 percent of students revealed an unintended pregnancy would be highly disruptive to their lives, though many did not know some of the most basic facts about OTC EC, which helps prevent pregnancy when used as directed after unprotected sex or birth control failure. OTC EC should not be used as regular birth control because it is not as effective.

“With the unintended pregnancy rate in the U.S. remaining high and college students reporting having sex without consistent, regular contraception use, it’s important they know how OTC EC works and where to get it if they need it,” said Dr. Justin Garcia, lead researcher for the survey and renowned expert in sexual health at the Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. “These survey findings clearly illustrate the need for more open and honest discussion about reproductive health, contraception, and OTC EC.”

In the survey, EC IQ was assessed by asking 3,600 respondents a series of 12 questions on OTC EC, including what is required to purchase it in the U.S., how it works, what it is and what it is not. The survey revealed many were not well informed about OTC EC, specifically:

• 62 percent of students falsely believed there was an age restriction to purchase OTC EC.
• 53 percent were unaware an I.D. is not necessary to purchase OTC EC. In fact, OTC EC has been available in the U.S. without an age restriction or I.D. requirement since 2013.
• 57 percent of students were not aware OTC EC should be taken up to 72 hours (three days) following unprotected sex or birth control failure. The sooner it’s taken, the better it works.

After evaluating what students know about OTC EC, the survey assessed a range of lifestyle and demographic factors to investigate what may contribute to a lower or higher EC IQ. On average, the survey found students with a higher EC IQ include: women, students who think about sex often, students in committed dating relationships, students who attend private colleges, and students who identify as night owls. Conversely, students with a lower EC IQ include: men, students who have had more sexual partners in the last year, students who frequently use dating apps, students who attend single-sex colleges, and students who play varsity sports.

“At Teva Women’s Health, we are committed to educating women, and men, including college students, about their contraception options so they feel empowered to make informed decisions about their reproductive health,” said Deb Macaleer, Vice President and General Manager of Teva Women’s Health. “Working with a leading institution like the Kinsey Institute to uncover what college students know about OTC EC is a significant step in addressing education gaps to provide students with accurate information.”

About Plan B One-Step^®

Plan B One-Step^® (levonorgestrel) 1.5 mg tablet is a progestin-only emergency contraceptive that helps prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours (3 days) after birth control failure or unprotected sex. The sooner it’s taken, the better it works. Plan B One-Step^® works mainly by stopping the release of an egg from the ovary. It is possible that Plan B One-Step^® may also work by preventing fertilization of an egg (the uniting of sperm with the egg) or by preventing attachment (implantation) to the uterus (womb). When used as directed, about 7 out of every 8 women who would have gotten pregnant will not become pregnant after taking Plan B One-Step^®. Plan B One-Step^® is not an abortion pill; it will not work if a woman is already pregnant and will not affect an existing pregnancy. Plan B One-Step^® is a back-up method of preventing pregnancy, and should not be used as regular birth control because it is not as effective. Side effects may include menstrual changes, nausea, lower stomach (abdominal) pain, tiredness, headache, dizziness, breast pain, and vomiting. Plan B One-Step^® does not protect a woman against HIV/AIDS or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). For additional information, visit www.PlanBOneStep.com or call the Plan B One-Step^® Information Center at 800-330-1271.

About Teva

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is a leading global pharmaceutical company that delivers high-quality, patient-centric healthcare solutions used by millions of patients every day. Headquartered in Israel, Teva is the world’s largest generic medicines producer, leveraging its portfolio of more than 1,800 molecules to produce a wide range of generic products in nearly every therapeutic area. In specialty medicines, Teva has a world-leading position in innovative treatments for disorders of the central nervous system, including pain, as well as a strong portfolio of respiratory products. Teva integrates its generics and specialty capabilities in its global research and development division to create new ways of addressing unmet patient needs by combining drug development capabilities with devices, services and technologies. Teva's net revenues in 2015 were $19.7 billion. For more information, visit www.tevapharm.com.

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