| Physicians' knowledge and opinions about medication abortion in four Latin American and Caribbean region countries. | |
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PMID: 15288217 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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To examine physicians' knowledge and attitudes in regard to medication abortion, we conducted focus-group discussions with general practice physicians and obstetrician-gynecologists in Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Puerto Rico. Physicians were familiar with the practice of several types of medication and surgical abortion methods. Medication abortion with misoprostol is most common among women of higher socioeconomic status and is prescribed by physicians, pharmacists or self-administered. Conflicting opinions regarding safety, efficacy, cost, potential for self-medication and acceptability emerged; some participants expressed hope that medical abortion would reduce the risks associated with unsafe abortion, while others contended that drug distribution and self-medication without proper counseling could be problematic. Participants noted a lack of reliable sources of information for both providers and women, and expressed interest in strategic dissemination of information. |
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Authors:
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Henry Espinoza; Katrina Abuabara; Charlotte Ellertson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Contraception Volume: 70 ISSN: 0010-7824 ISO Abbreviation: Contraception Publication Date: 2004 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-08-03 Completed Date: 2004-10-28 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0234361 Medline TA: Contraception Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 127-33 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Population Council, Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, Panzacola No. 62 Interior 102 Col. Villa Coyoacán, México DF 04000, Mexico. henry_espinoza@hotmail.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal
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administration & dosage Abortion, Induced* / adverse effects, economics, methods Costs and Cost Analysis Family Practice Gynecology Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Information Dissemination Latin America Misoprostol / administration & dosage Obstetrics Physicians* Self Administration Socioeconomic Factors West Indies |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal; 59122-46-2/Misoprostol |
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