Multiple induced abortions: Danish experience

Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

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.

Original languageEnglish
JournalPatient Education and Counseling
Volume31
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)83-89
Number of pages7
ISSN0738-3991
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 1997

ID: 228775112