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[Induced abortion in Greenland]

P Bjerregaard1, L M Kristensen, J Kiil-Nielsen

  • 1Qasigiannguit Sygehus, Dansk Institut for Klinisk Epidemiologi, København.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|October 21, 1996
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Greenland

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Sociology

Context:

  • High legal abortion rates in Greenland
  • Disko Bay region study demographics

Purpose:

  • Investigate reasons for high legal abortion rates in Greenland
  • Identify demographic and behavioral factors associated with abortion decisions

Summary:

  • Women seeking abortions were more often single, had poorer Danish language skills, and were less employed.
  • Previous pregnancies, substance use, and history of pelvic inflammatory disease or venereal disease were more common.
  • Contraception failure or opposition was frequently reported, suggesting a need for improved contraceptive practices.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for better contraceptive education and access in Greenland
Keywords:
Abortion SurveysAbortion, Induced--determinantsAbortion, Legal--determinantsAmericasBiologyDeveloped CountriesFamily PlanningFertility Control, PostconceptionGreenlandNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaResearch MethodologyResearch ReportRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsStudies

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