Therapeutic abortion follow-up study
| Autor: | Leslie A. Davison, Sally A. Loos, Alan J. Margolis, Karl H. Hanson, Cynthia Mikkelsen |
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| Rok vydání: | 1971 |
| Předmět: |
Adult
Counseling medicine.medical_specialty Adolescent Emotions Ethnic group Alternative medicine Abortion Ambivalence California MMPI Pregnancy Interview Psychological medicine Humans Abortion Therapeutic Socioeconomic status Gynecology Depression business.industry Mental Disorders Sterilization Reproductive Age Factors Obstetrics and Gynecology Fear medicine.disease Therapeutic abortion Contraception Attitude Socioeconomic Factors Family planning Family medicine Guilt Female Contraceptive Devices business Contraceptives Oral Follow-Up Studies Maternal Age |
| Zdroj: | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 110:243-248 |
| ISSN: | 0002-9378 |
| Popis: | To determine the long-range psychological effects of therapeutic abortion, 50 women (aged from 13-44 years), who were granted abortions between 1967 and 1968 Because of possible impairment of mental and/or physical health, were analyzed by use of demographic questionnaires, psychological tests, and interviews. Testing revealed that 44 women had psychiatric problems at time of abortion. 43 patients were followed for 3-6 months. The follow-up interviews revealed that 29 patients reacted positively after abortion, 10 reported no significant change and 4 reacted negatively. 37 would definitely repeat the abortion. Women under 21 years of age felt substantially more ambivalent and guilty than older patients. A study of 36 paired pre- and post-abortion profiles showed that 15 initially abnormal tests had become normal. There was a significant increase in contraceptive use among the patients after the abortion, but 4 again became pregnant and 8 were apparently without consistent contraception. It is concluded that the abortions were therapeutic, but physicians are encouraged to be aware of psychological problems in abortion cases. Strong psychological and contraceptive counselling should be exercised. |
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