Acceptability of home-use of misoprostol in medical abortion

被引：71

作者：

Fiala, C

Winikoff, B

Helström, L

Hellborg, M

Gemzell-Danielsson, K ^{[1
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机构：

[1] Karolinska Hosp Inst, Div Obstet & Gynaecol, Dept Woman & Child Hlth, S-17176 Stockholm, Sweden

[2] Gynu Hlth Projects, New York, NY 10010 USA

来源：

CONTRACEPTION | 2004年 / 70卷 / 05期

关键词：

acceptability; medical abortion; misoprostol; home use; male partner;

D O I：

10.1016/j.contraception.2004.06.005

中图分类号：

R71 [妇产科学];

学科分类号：

100211 ;

摘要：

Introduction: Home-use of misoprostol would reduce the number of visits and improve access to medical abortion. We evaluated acceptance of home-use of misoprostol among women and their partners. Materials and Methods: One hundred women with up to 49 days of amenorrhea were given mifepristone, followed by misoprostol taken at home. Results: Women chose home-use of misoprostol because it felt more natural, private and allowed the presence of a partner/friend. Two women had a vacuum aspiration due to incomplete abortion. Five unscheduled visits occurred. Ninety-six women were satisfied with their choice of home-use. The male partners were generally satisfied with their partner's choice of home-use and felt that their presence and support had been valuable. Discussion: Our study shows a high acceptability among women and their partners and confirms the safety and efficacy of home-use of misoprostol. Women should be offered this choice to allow more flexibility and privacy in their abortions. (C) 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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页码：387 / 392

页数：6

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