Pathways to seeking medication abortion care: A qualitative research in Uttar Pradesh, India.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Abortion is legal in India and medication abortion (MA) using a combined regimen of mifepristone and misoprostol is the preferred method. Users increasingly purchase MA kits directly from pharmacies, in some cases experiencing perceived complications and approaching a facility for care. We present findings of a qualitative research tracing the decision-making pathway(s) of MA users in Uttar Pradesh, India, to help understand knowledge and behaviour gaps, and recommend ways to improve the overall quality of care at these service delivery points.

Methods

Forty in-depth interviews were conducted with recent MA users (20 each of clinic and pharmacy clients) across three districts. Providers were purposively selected in collaboration with an international organizatio

SUBMITTER: Srivastava A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6513085 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature