First-trimester medication abortion via telemedicine: A retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Following the decriminalization of abortion in Colombia and amidst a global health crisis due to COVID-19, Profamilia implemented a telemedicine-assisted first-trimester Medication Abortion (MAB) program. This is an opportunity to reduce inequalities in access and to promote empowerment and sexual and reproductive rights. This study aims to describe socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of users and to assess its effectiveness and safety.

Study design

A retrospective cohort study.

Methods

The study analyzed data from users who received Profamilia's telemedicine abortion services between August 2021 and August 2022 (n = 3073). A descriptive analysis of their sociodemographic and clinical characteristics was performed, grouping, and comparing them ac

SUBMITTER: Cely-Andrade L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11415970 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature