Risk factors associated with repeated voluntary termination of pregnancy in Tuscany, Italy
| Autor: | D Lenzi, L Kundisova, Nicola Nante, M Napolitani, Andrea Serafini, Gabriele Messina |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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| Zdroj: | European Journal of Public Health. 29 |
| ISSN: | 1464-360X 1101-1262 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/eurpub/ckz185.570 |
| Popis: | Introduction In Italy, voluntary termination of pregnancy (VTP) was introduced in 1978 with law n°194, it guarantees autonomy of choice and avoids the practice of unsafe abortions, health complications and death. The aim of this work was to analyse variables associated with repeated VTP. Methods A cross-sectional study was realized, with data relative to VTP acquired in the period 2016-2018 in Tuscany South-East area (Italy). Data on age, nationality, civil state, education level and n° of living children were extracted from the information system in April 2019. A descriptive analysis was conducted using Stata. Results The sample consisted of 3451 females (65% Italian). The average age was 31.1±7.3 years. The majority of females (53%) had medium-high education level (non-Italian females had more frequently low education level: 48% vs. 28%, chi-2; p Conclusions Females with repeated VTP were older, have already children and were more frequently of non-Italian nationality. The reduction of VTP should be one of major objectives of public health as in has negative consequences on women’s health. The targeted public health intervention could be a solution of this situation. Key messages Females with multiple VTP were older, already had children and were more frequently of non-Italian nationality. Targeted public health interventions could be effective in reducing the number of VTP. |
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