Knowledge and perceptions of medical abortion among potential users

Nearly two-thirds of 73 women aged 18-34 who participated in focus groups on medical abortion had heard about the new abortion method, but only a few could accurately describe it. After the method was described to them, the women cited several advantages and disadvantages of it, and over one-third o...

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Published in:Perspectives on sexual and reproductive health 1995-09, Vol.27 (5), p.203
Main Authors: Harvey, S Marie, Beckman, Linda J, Castle, Mary Ann, Coeytaux, Francine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abortion
Knowledge
Perceptions
Women
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Summary:Nearly two-thirds of 73 women aged 18-34 who participated in focus groups on medical abortion had heard about the new abortion method, but only a few could accurately describe it. After the method was described to them, the women cited several advantages and disadvantages of it, and over one-third of the women said they would choose mifepristone if the method were available.
ISSN:1538-6341
1931-2393