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- Makenzius, Marlene, et al.
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Women's decision-making related to induced abortion : a cross sectional study during a period of Covid-19 pandemic, in Sweden.
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Ingår i: European journal of contraception & reproductive health care. - : Taylor & Francis Group. - 1362-5187 .- 1473-0782. ; 28:1, s. 44-50
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- OBJECTIVES: To investigate women's decision-making on induced abortion.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A multi-centre cross-sectional survey among 623 abortion-seeking women in Sweden (2021). The perceived difficulty to decide on abortion was measured using a 7-point Likert scale, and analysed with univariate and multivariate analysis (odds ratios [OR], 95% confidence intervals [CI]).RESULTS: About half (n = 322;52%) scored 1-4, suggesting the decision was perceived as easier compared to those (n = 292;48%) who scored 5-7. Reasons for the abortion were: poor economy (n = 166;27%), too early in the relationship (n = 154;25.1%), want to work first (n = 147;23.9%), want to study first (n = 132;21.5%), uncertain about the relationship (104;16.9%), and too young (n = 104;16.9%). Predictors for perceiving the decision as difficult: partner's hesitance (OR = 3.18, CI:1.76-5.73), being born outside the Nordic countries (OR = 2.23, CI:1.28-3.87), having discussed the decision with someone (OR = 2.42, CI:1.67-3.50), age ≥30 (OR = 2.22, CI:1.03-4.76), the Covid-19 pandemic (OR = 2.08, CI:1.20-3.59), and the desire to have children in the future (OR = 1.96, CI:1.18-3.28). After confirmed pregnancy, poor mental well-being was more common among those who scored 5-7 (n = 140;47.9%) compared to those who scored 1-4 (n = 122;37.9), p = .029.CONCLUSION: Women's decision-making on abortion is complex; in times of crises, the decision procedure may be even more difficult. This valuable knowledge could be used to improve and promote satisfactory counselling beyond medical routines.
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- Niemeyer Hultstrand, Jenny, et al.
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Contraceptive use among women seeking an early induced abortion in Sweden
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Ingår i: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. - : Wiley. - 0001-6349 .- 1600-0412. ; 102:11, s. 1496-1504
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Introduction: In spite of societal efforts to strengthen women's sexual and reproductive health in Sweden, many women have unmet contraceptive needs and the abortion rate remains high. The aim of this study was to investigate contraceptive use among abortion-seeking women. Material and methods: Swedish-speaking women seeking an induced abortion up to the end of gestational week 12 at seven hospitals filled out an anonymous paper questionnaire between January and June 2021. Data were analyzed using frequencies and cross-tabulations, and the Chi-square test was used to compare age-groups. Valid percentages are presented. Results: In total, 623 women participated. Median age was 29 years and 13% were born outside the Nordic countries. In the year preceding the abortion, condoms (37%, n = 228) were the most commonly used contraceptive method, followed by short-acting reversible contraception (SARC) (35%, n = 213) and withdrawal (25%, n = 152). Around one in five (n = 113) had not used any method in the year preceding the abortion. Sixteen percent (n = 96) had changed contraceptive method in the last year. At the time around conception, 15% (n = 90) reported use of SARC and 2% (n = 12) of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). Four out of 10 women (n = 268) reported non-use of contraception at the time around conception, with a higher proportion among adolescents (70%, n = 30, P = 0.001). Among the women who responded to why they had not used any method (n = 387), the main reasons were that they did not believe they could become pregnant at that time (37%, n = 144) or had negative experiences from using contraceptives (32%, n = 123). A majority (88%, n = 527) planned to use contraception after the abortion. Of the women who had decided on method, 55% (n = 271) planned to use LARC, and 38% (n = 188) planned to use SARC. Conclusion: The unmet need for contraception appears to be high among abortion-seeking women in Sweden. Many had discontinued contraception use during the last year, and the main reasons for avoidance were beliefs that one could not become pregnant and negative experiences of contraceptives. The underestimation of pregnancy risk indicates limited fertility awareness, thus our recommendation would be to strengthen the sexual and reproductive knowledge among this group.
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- Obern, C., et al.
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Multiple induced abortions–implications for counselling and contraceptive services from a multi-centre cross-sectional study in Sweden
- 2023
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Ingår i: European journal of contraception & reproductive health care. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1362-5187 .- 1473-0782. ; 28:2, s. 119-124
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objectives: To investigate factors associated with multiple induced abortions. Materials and methods: A multi-centre cross-sectional survey among abortion-seeking women (n = 623;14-47y) in Sweden, 2021. ‘Multiple abortions’ was defined as having had ≥2 induced abortions. This group was compared to women with a previous experience of 0-1 induced abortion. Regression analysis was conducted to determine independent factors associated with multiple abortions. Results: 67.4% (n = 420) reported previous experience of 0-1 abortion, and 25.8% (n = 161) ≥2 abortions (42 women chose to not respond). Several factors were associated with multiple abortions, but when adjusted in the regression model, the following factors remained; parity ≥1 (OR = 2.96, 95%CI [1.63, 5.39]), low education (OR = 2.40, 95%CI [1.40, 4.09]), tobacco use (OR = 2.50, 95%CI [1.54, 4.07]) and exposure to violence over the last year (OR = 2.37, 95%CI [1.06, 5.29]). More women in the group who had 0-1 abortion (n = 109/420) believed they could not become pregnant at the time of conception, compared to women who had ≥2 abortions (n = 27/161), p=.038. Mood swings, as a contraceptive side-effect, were more often reported among women with ≥2 abortions (n = 65/161), compared to those with 0-1 abortion (n = 131/420), p=.034. Conclusion: Multiple abortions is associated with vulnerability. Sweden provides high quality and accessible comprehensive abortion care; however, counselling must be improved both to achieve contraceptive adherence and identify and address domestic violence.
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