Factors Associated With Knowledge and Experience of Self-managed Abortion Among Patients Seeking Care at 49 US Abortion Clinics.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Patients attending US abortion clinics may consider or try self-managing their abortion before coming to the clinic, yet little is known about the factors associated with self-management behavior.

Objective

To examine the prevalence and factors associated with considering or attempting a self-managed abortion before attending a clinic.

Design, setting, and participants

This survey study included patients obtaining an abortion at 49 independent, Planned Parenthood, and academic-affiliated clinics chosen to maximize diversity in geographic, state policy, and demographic context in 29 states between December 2018 and May 2020. Data were analyzed from December 2020 to July 2021.

Exposures

Obtaining an abortion at a clinic.

Main outcomes and measures</

SUBMITTER: Aiken ARA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10114063 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature