Survey of knowledge and attitude regarding induced abortion among nurses in a tertiary hospital in Thailand after amendment of the abortion act: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The abortion act in Thailand is approximately 60 years old. However, because of increasing problems due to unsafe abortions, the act was recently amended to accord a legal status for abortions. In the southernmost provinces of Thailand, most people follow the Islamic faith, according to which induced abortion is a sin for both the providers and the pregnant women. This may affect the attitude of the medical staff, such as registered nurses, who play an important role in abortion services. Our study aims to evaluate the knowledge of the amended abortion act, attitude toward abortions and the intentions behind them, and willingness to perform abortions among registered nurses.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2022 to February 2022 wherein a

SUBMITTER: Sinthuchai N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9673310 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature