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Information needs among Italian abortion patients
1Institute of Hygiene, Scuola DAI, La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.
Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Women seeking abortion care in Rome revealed their current information needs were underestimated. A comprehensive booklet is recommended to provide objective and complete abortion information.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Medical Sociology
- Patient Information Dissemination
Background:
- Abortion care information accessibility remains a global concern, with varying levels of objectivity and completeness.
- Despite legal status in Italy for decades, understanding patient information needs in abortion care is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the general information needs of patients undergoing abortion care in a Rome hospital.
- To assess patient opinions on content and delivery methods for abortion information resources.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was administered to 212 women at a public hospital in Rome.
- The survey covered information needs, desired booklet content, and preferred information dissemination methods.
Main Results:
- Patient responses regarding information needs varied significantly.
- General information needs were less pronounced than anticipated, with current, specific needs appearing underestimated.
- Participants expressed differing views on the questionnaire content.
Conclusions:
- Existing information provision for abortion patients may not fully address their immediate needs.
- A booklet offering objective and comprehensive abortion information is proposed as an effective patient support tool.