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Induced abortion in Taiwan

P D Wang1, R S Lin

  • 1Wanhwa District Health Center, Taipei, Taiwan.

Journal of the Royal Society of Health
|April 1, 1995
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Induced abortion became legal in Taiwan in 1985. A study found 46% of women had a history of induced abortion, with previous live births being a key predictor.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Public Health
  • Gynecology

Background:

  • Induced abortion was illegal in Taiwan until 1985.
  • Post-legalization abortion practices in Taiwan remain under-investigated.
  • Understanding abortion trends is crucial for reproductive health policy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and ratio of induced abortions in Taiwan post-legalization.
  • To identify demographic and behavioral factors associated with induced abortion.
  • To explore the relationship between abortion history and cervical dysplasia.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving over 17,000 women in Taipei metropolitan areas (1991-1992).
  • Data collection via questionnaires and personal interviews focusing on reproductive history and sexual behavior.
Keywords:
Abortion RateAbortion SurveysAbortion, InducedAge FactorsAsiaChinaDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEastern AsiaEconomic FactorsFamily PlanningFertilityFertility Control, PostconceptionFertility MeasurementsParityPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsSocioeconomic FactorsTaiwan

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  • Logistic regression analysis to identify predictors of induced abortion.

    • Main Results:

    • 46% of participants reported a history of induced abortion.
    • The abortion ratio was 379 per 1,000 live births and 255 per 1,000 pregnancies.
    • Younger age, aboriginal ethnicity, nulliparity, and prior live births were associated with higher abortion ratios; number of previous live births was the strongest predictor. Increased induced abortions correlated with cervical dysplasia.

    Conclusions:

    • Induced abortion is prevalent in Taiwan following legalization.
    • Reproductive history, particularly previous live births, significantly influences abortion seeking.
    • Further research is needed to understand the link between induced abortion frequency and cervical dysplasia.