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Abortion training in family practice residency programs

P P Talley1, G R Bergus

  • 1Department of Family Practice, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA.

Family Medicine
|April 1, 1996
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Only 12% of family medicine residency programs offered abortion training, but nearly half of residents participated when it was available. This training is crucial for meeting the growing demand for first-trimester abortion services.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Reproductive Health
  • Family Medicine Training

Background:

  • Access to abortion services is limited due to fewer OB-GYN resident training opportunities.
  • Family practice residency guidelines recommend abortion training, but availability and interest are unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the availability and resident interest in abortion training within US family practice residency programs.
  • To understand the demographics and characteristics of programs offering abortion training.

Main Methods:

  • A national survey of family practice residency program directors and third-year residents was conducted during the 1993-1994 academic year.
  • Questionnaires assessed training availability, resident participation rates, program demographics, and resident interest.
Keywords:
Empirical ApproachGenetics and ReproductionAbortion SurveysAbortion, InducedAcademic TrainingAmericasDelivery Of Health CareDeveloped CountriesEducationFamily PlanningFertility Control, PostconceptionHealthHealth PersonnelNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaOrganization And AdministrationPhysiciansProgram AccessibilityProgram EvaluationProgramsTraining ProgramsUnited States

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Main Results:

  • Only 12% of programs nationwide offered abortion training; Western programs were more likely to offer it.
  • When available, 45% of trainees participated, primarily in suction curettage up to 12 weeks gestation.
  • Training duration averaged 4 weeks, offered in clinics and hospitals, with religious hospitals less likely to provide it.

Conclusions:

  • Approximately 12% of family practice residency programs provided abortion training.
  • Nearly half of residents participated when training was offered, indicating significant interest.
  • Training family practice residents can help address the increasing need for first-trimester abortion providers.