Contraception Use and Intentions After Abortion in Serbian Women
Author Information
Author(s): Gazibara Tatjana, Bila Jovan, Tulic Lidija, Maksimovic Natasa, Maksimovic Jadranka, Stojnic Jelena, Plavsa Dragana, Miloradovic Maja, Radovic Milos, Maksimovic Katarina, Dotlic Jelena
Primary Institution: Institute of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade
Hypothesis
What are the lifetime use and intention to use contraception among women after having an abortion?
Conclusion
Most women who had abortions used contraception at least occasionally during their reproductive life and intended to start using it again.
Supporting Evidence
- 81.1% of women had ever used contraception.
- 70% of women expressed the intention to use contraception post-abortion.
- Women with higher education and no chronic illnesses were more likely to use contraception.
Takeaway
Most women who had an abortion have used contraception before and want to use it again. It's important for doctors to remind them about their options.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using anonymous questionnaires was conducted among women who underwent induced abortions at a clinic.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may be subject to information bias due to the sensitive nature of abortion.
Limitations
The study was limited to one urban health center, which may not represent the broader population of Serbia.
Participant Demographics
Women aged 16 to 49, predominantly of Serbian ethnicity, with varying levels of education and socio-economic backgrounds.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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