Abortion education in Canadian family medicine residency programs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Abortion has been decriminalized in Canada since 1988 and is considered an essential medical service. There is concern that decreasing numbers of abortion providers may impair access to abortion. This study examined the quantity of exposure and education that Canadian family medicine residents receive on abortion during training and their preparation to provide abortions. In addition, the study assessed residents' attitudes, intention and expressed competency to provide abortion in future practice and the association between medical training and changes in these factors.

Methods

The authors developed a 21-item survey in consultation with experts in medical education. The survey was distributed online in 2016. A total of 1517 family medicine residents in their firs

SUBMITTER: Myran DT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5984743 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature