Multiple induced abortions: Danish experience

TY - JOUR

T1 - Multiple induced abortions

T2 - Danish experience

AU - Osler, Mogens

AU - David, Henry P.

AU - Morgall, Janine M.

PY - 1997/5/1

Y1 - 1997/5/1

N2 - Experience with 50 first time aborters, 50 second time aborters, and 50 third time aborters residing in an urban area of Copenhagen suggests that women having a repeat abortion are more similar than dissimilar to women having a first induced abortion. There were no differences in socioeconomic status, educational level, or stated reasons for choosing abortion (usually socioeconomic and family considerations). Though similar to first and second time aborters in their life situations and greater contraceptive risk- taking, third timers seemed to become pregnant more readily. They were also less willing to be interviewed. Related studies and suggestions for postabortion counseling are discussed.

AB - Experience with 50 first time aborters, 50 second time aborters, and 50 third time aborters residing in an urban area of Copenhagen suggests that women having a repeat abortion are more similar than dissimilar to women having a first induced abortion. There were no differences in socioeconomic status, educational level, or stated reasons for choosing abortion (usually socioeconomic and family considerations). Though similar to first and second time aborters in their life situations and greater contraceptive risk- taking, third timers seemed to become pregnant more readily. They were also less willing to be interviewed. Related studies and suggestions for postabortion counseling are discussed.

UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0031149801&partnerID=8YFLogxK

U2 - 10.1016/S0738-3991(97)01012-4

DO - 10.1016/S0738-3991(97)01012-4

M3 - Journal article

C2 - 9197806

AN - SCOPUS:0031149801

SN - 0738-3991

VL - 31

SP - 83

EP - 89

JO - Patient Education and Counseling

JF - Patient Education and Counseling

IS - 1

ER -