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Abortion Act in Somerset.

A P Jones, M R Grimoldby

    British Medical Journal
    |July 14, 1973
    PubMed
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    In 1972, nearly 10% of pregnancies faced abortion requests. Practitioner attitudes significantly influenced patient requests, with a notable demand for abortion remaining unmet within general practices.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Sociology
    • Reproductive Health Policy

    Background:

    • In 1972, abortion access was a significant public health and policy issue.
    • Understanding patient demand and practitioner influence on abortion requests is crucial for healthcare policy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the rate of abortion requests among general practitioners in 1972.
    • To investigate the role of practitioner attitudes and patient awareness in abortion seeking.
    • To compare abortion refusal rates between private and National Health Service (NHS) consultations.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey of 20% of general practitioners over a six-month period in 1972.
    • Analysis of abortion request rates and refusal data.
    • Comparison of outcomes for private versus NHS consultations.

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    Main Results:

    • Approximately 10% of all pregnancies resulted in abortion requests.
    • Practitioner attitudes and performance were key factors in patient requests.
    • A significant latent demand for abortion existed in three-quarters of practices.
    • No abortions were refused in private specialist consultations (20% of total).
    • The NHS refusal rate was 19%, though some women obtained private abortions after refusal.

    Conclusions:

    • Practitioner factors significantly influence abortion request rates.
    • A substantial unmet demand for abortion services existed in 1972.
    • Private consultations offered higher abortion access compared to NHS.