[Sexual knowledge among women applying for abortion]

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Health
• Sex Education

Context:

• Investigated sexual knowledge among women seeking pregnancy termination.
• Compared responses from high-abortion-rate (Copenhagen) and low-abortion-rate (Aalborg) regions.
• Assessed the quality and sources of sexual information received by women.

Purpose:

• To explore the relationship between sexual knowledge and abortion rates.
• To identify gaps and deficiencies in sexual education provided to women.
• To understand women's satisfaction with current sexual information sources.

Summary:

• A survey of 589 women seeking pregnancy termination revealed that 14% received unacceptable sexual information, particularly those under 20.
• Despite regional differences in abortion rates, women's responses regarding sexual knowledge showed significant agreement.
• Mothers and general practitioners were primary sources of sexual information, with most women satisfied with their guidance.

Impact:

• Highlights the need for improved sexual education, especially for young women.
• Suggests that current sexual information provision does not explain regional abortion rate disparities.
• Informs public health initiatives aimed at enhancing reproductive health literacy.