Doula support during first-trimester surgical abortion: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of doula support on first-trimester abortion care.

Study design

Women were randomized to receive doula support or routine care during first-trimester surgical abortion. We examined the effect of doula support on pain during abortion using a 100 mm visual analog scale. The study had the statistical power to detect a 20% difference in mean pain scores. Secondary measures included satisfaction, procedure duration, and patient recommendations regarding doula support.

Results

Two hundred fourteen women completed the study: 106 received doula support, and 108 received routine care. The groups did not differ regarding demographics, gestational age, or medical history. Pain scores in the doula and control groups

SUBMITTER: Chor J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4275368 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature