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Repeat abortion in Denmark: an analysis based on national record linkage

R L Somers

    Studies in Family Planning
    |June 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Repeat abortions occurred in 2.92% of women following Denmark's 1973 abortion law liberalization. Factors like age, prior pregnancies, and urban residence were associated with repeat induced abortions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Public Health Policy
    • Demography

    Background:

    • Denmark liberalized abortion laws in October 1973.
    • An abortion registration system allows for individual-level analysis.
    • Understanding repeat abortion is crucial for public health planning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze abortion incidence and identify repeat abortion rates.
    • To determine demographic variables associated with repeat abortions.
    • To assess the impact of the liberalized abortion law on repeat procedures.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized Danish government abortion registration data from October 1973 to December 1974.
    • Employed computer techniques to sort and analyze individual abortion records.
    • Calculated the percentage of women experiencing more than one induced abortion.

    Main Results:

    • 2.92% of women undergoing induced abortion had more than one procedure during the study period.
    • Repeat abortions were more common in women aged 20-34.
    • Higher rates of repeat abortion were observed among women with more prior pregnancies/births and in urban areas.

    Conclusions:

    • Repeat abortion rates are influenced by demographic factors and prior reproductive history.
    • The observed repeat abortion rate suggests effective contraception use.
    • The findings provide insights into reproductive behaviors post-abortion law reform.

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