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Psychological responses after abortion.

N E Adler1, H P David, B N Major

  • 1University of California, San Francisco 94143.

Science (New York, N.Y.)
|April 6, 1990
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Psychological distress is typically highest before legal abortions for U.S. women. Severe negative responses are rare, with risk factors similar to other life stressors.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Women's Health
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Understanding the psychological impact of abortion is crucial for women's health.
  • Previous research has yielded varied conclusions regarding post-abortion emotional responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize findings from methodologically sound studies on the psychological responses of U.S. women following legal abortions.
  • To identify the prevalence and severity of negative psychological outcomes and associated risk factors.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of methodologically sound studies.
  • Analysis of psychological responses in U.S. women undergoing legal, nonrestrictive abortions.

Main Results:

  • Psychological distress is generally most pronounced *before* the abortion procedure.
Keywords:
Empirical ApproachGenetics and Reproduction

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  • The incidence of severe negative psychological responses post-abortion is low.
  • Risk factors for negative responses align with those observed in other stressful life event studies.

    • Conclusions:

    • Legal abortion procedures are not generally associated with severe negative psychological sequelae.
    • Pre-abortion distress is a significant factor, highlighting the need for adequate support.
    • The psychological impact of abortion is comparable to other major life stressors.