Advantages and disadvantages of medical abortion, according to brazilian residents in obstetrics and gynaecology / Vantagens e desvantagens do aborto medicamentoso, segundo os residentes brasileiros em ginecologia e obstetrícia
Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet
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42(12): 793-799, Dec. 2020. tab
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Objective To find out which was the opinion of residents in obstetrics and gynecology about the advantages and disadvantages of medical abortion as compared with surgical procedures. Method Cross-sectional multicenter study among residents in obstetrics and gynecology from 21 maternity hospitals located in 4 different geographical regions of Brazil, using a self-responded questionnaire with 31 questions related to their opinion and experience on providing abortion services. Results Most residents agreed that "being less invasive" (94.7%), "does not require anesthesia" (89.7%), "can be accompanied during the process" (89.1%), "prevents physical trauma" (84.4%) were the main advantages of medical abortion. Conclusion Residents perceived both clinical and personal issues as advantages of medical abortion.
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Resumo Objetivo Descobrir qual foi a opinião dos residentes em ginecologia e obstetrícia sobre as vantagens e desvantagens do aborto medicamentoso em relação aos procedimentos cirúrgicos. Métodos Estudo multicêntrico transversal entre residentes de ginecologia e obstetrícia de 21 maternidades localizadas em 4 diferentes regiões geográficas do Brasil, utilizando um questionário autorrespondido com 31 questões relacionadas à sua opinião e experiência na prestação de serviços de aborto. Resultados A maioria dos residentes concordou que "ser menos invasivo" (94,7%), "não necessitar de anestesia" (89,7%), "poder ser acompanhado durante o processo" (89,1%), "prevenir trauma físico" (84,4%) foram as principais vantagens do aborto medicamentoso. Conclusão Os residentes perceberam tanto questões clínicas como pessoais como sendo vantagens do aborto medicamentoso.
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Main subject:
Prenatal Care
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Attitude of Health Personnel
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Abortion, Induced
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Internship and Residency
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet
Journal subject:
Gynecology
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Obstetrics
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Centro de Pesquisas em Saúde Reprodutiva de Campinas/BR
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Faculdade de Medicina de Jundiaí/BR
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Universidade Estadual de Campinas/BR
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