Glancing at the past and course-setting for the future: lessons from the last decade of research on medication abortion in high-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Although medication abortion has become more common in high-income countries, the procedure has not yet met early expectations for widening access to abortion. High-quality evidence can serve as a catalyst for changes in policy and practice. To direct research priorities, it is important to understand where quality evidence is concentrated and where gaps remain. High-income countries have developed a body of evidence that may have implications for the future of medication abortion. This literature review assesses the characteristics and quality of published studies on medication abortion conducted in the last 10 years in high-income countries and indicates future areas for research to advance policy and practice, and broaden access.

Study design

A structured search

SUBMITTER: Sorhaindo AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7869235 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature