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Abortion and the NHS: the first decade.

F G Fowkes, J C Catford, R F Logan

    British Medical Journal
    |January 27, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Since the Abortion Act, approximately half of abortions in England and Wales occurred within the National Health Service (NHS). While NHS abortion services show steady improvement, they still lag behind the private sector and international standards.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Healthcare Services Analysis
    • Reproductive Health Statistics

    Background:

    • The Abortion Act legalized induced abortions in England and Wales.
    • Post-legalization, understanding the provision of abortion services, particularly within the National Health Service (NHS), is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze trends in abortion provision within the NHS in England and Wales since the Abortion Act.
    • To assess regional variations and service effectiveness over time.

    Main Methods:

    • Statistical analysis of published data on abortions performed in England and Wales from 1972 onwards.
    • Examination of service delivery metrics including NHS vs. private sector provision, concurrent sterilisation, gestational age, hospital stay, and complication rates.

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    Main Results:

    • Approximately 50% of abortions for England and Wales residents were performed within the NHS from 1972.
    • Persistent regional disparities in NHS abortion proportions were observed, with some regions showing decreased rates.
    • In 1975, about 40% of abortions for single women or those without existing children were performed within the NHS.
    • Trends indicated improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of abortion services, including reduced complication rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite improvements, the NHS provision of abortion services continues to exhibit regional inequalities.
    • The overall effectiveness and efficiency of abortion services have shown steady progress.
    • The NHS still demonstrates poorer performance in abortion service delivery compared to the private sector and international benchmarks.