Attitude toward contraception and abortion among Curacao women. Ineffective contraception due to limited sexual education?

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Curaçao is a high incidence of unintended pregnancies and induced abortions. Most of the induced abortions in Curaçao are on request of the woman and performed by general practitioners. In Curaçao, induced abortion is strictly prohibited, but since 1999 there has been a policy of connivance. We present data on the relevance of economic and socio-cultural factors for the high abortion-rates and the ineffective use of contraception.

Methods

Structured interviews to investigate knowledge and attitudes toward sexuality, contraception and abortion and reasons for ineffective use of contraceptives among women, visiting general practitioners.

Results

Of 158 women, 146 (92%) participated and 82% reported that their education on sexuality and about contraception

SUBMITTER: van den Brink MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3146412 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature