Physicians' knowledge and opinions about medication abortion in four Latin American and Caribbean region countries

被引:15
作者
Espinoza, H
Abuabara, K
Ellertson, C
机构
[1] Populat Council, Reg Off Latin Amer & Caribbean, Mexico City 04000, DF, Mexico
[2] Ibis Reprod Hlth, Cambridge, MA 02138 USA
关键词
abortion; Latin America; medical abortion; medication abortion; qualitative study;
D O I
10.1016/j.contraception.2004.03.011
中图分类号
R71 [妇产科学];
学科分类号
100211 ;
摘要
To examine physicians' knowledge and attitudes in regard to medication abortion, we conducted focus-group discussions with general practice physicians and obstetrician-gynecologists in Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Puerto Rico. Physicians were familiar with the practice of several types of medication and surgical abortion methods. Medication abortion with misoprostol is most common among women of higher socioeconomic status and is prescribed by physicians, pharmacists or self-administered. Conflicting opinions regarding safety, efficacy, cost, potential for self-medication and acceptability emerged; some participants expressed hope that medical abortion would reduce the risks associated with unsafe abortion, while others contended that drug distribution and self-medication without proper counseling could be problematic. Participants noted a lack of reliable sources of information for both providers and women, and expressed interest in strategic dissemination of information. (C) 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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页码:127 / 133
页数:7
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