Women's decision-making related to induced abortion - a cross sectional study during a period of Covid-19 pandemic, in Sweden.
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care
; : 1-7, 2022 Dec 02.
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| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2232902
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To investigate women's decision-making on induced abortion. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A multi-centre cross-sectional survey among 623 abortion-seeking women in Sweden (2021). The perceived difficulty to decide on abortion was measured using a 7-point Likert scale, and analysed with univariate and multivariate analysis (odds ratios [OR], 95% confidence intervals [CI]).RESULTS:
About half (n = 322;52%) scored 1-4, suggesting the decision was perceived as easier compared to those (n = 292;48%) who scored 5-7. Reasons for the abortion were poor economy (n = 166;27%), too early in the relationship (n = 154;25.1%), want to work first (n = 147;23.9%), want to study first (n = 132;21.5%), uncertain about the relationship (104;16.9%), and too young (n = 104;16.9%). Predictors for perceiving the decision as difficult partner's hesitance (OR = 3.18, CI1.76-5.73), being born outside the Nordic countries (OR = 2.23, CI1.28-3.87), having discussed the decision with someone (OR = 2.42, CI1.67-3.50), age ≥30 (OR = 2.22, CI1.03-4.76), the Covid-19 pandemic (OR = 2.08, CI1.20-3.59), and the desire to have children in the future (OR = 1.96, CI1.18-3.28). After confirmed pregnancy, poor mental well-being was more common among those who scored 5-7 (n = 140;47.9%) compared to those who scored 1-4 (n = 122;37.9), p = .029.CONCLUSION:
Women's decision-making on abortion is complex; in times of crises, the decision procedure may be even more difficult. This valuable knowledge could be used to improve and promote satisfactory counselling beyond medical routines.
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MEDLINE
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Ensayo controlado aleatorizado
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Reproductiva
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Servicios de Planificación Familiar
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
13625187.2022.2150047
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