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Abortion among adolescents in Cuba

J Peláez Mendoz1, A Rodriguez Izquiendo, C Lammers

  • 1Obstetrical and Gynecological Hospital ISCM, La Habana, Cuba.

The Journal of Adolescent Health : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
|January 16, 1999
PubMed
Summary

In Havana, Cuba, adolescent students seeking abortions primarily cited interrupted education as the reason. Stigma surrounding abortion led over half of young women to seek services outside their local community.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Adolescent pregnancy and abortion are significant public health concerns globally.
  • Understanding the specific drivers and social factors influencing abortion decisions in diverse cultural contexts is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the characteristics of adolescents seeking abortions in Havana, Cuba.
  • To explore the primary reasons behind pregnancy termination among this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to 248 adolescents under 20 years old seeking pregnancy termination in 1995.
  • Data collected included age of sexual debut, pregnancy history, and reasons for termination.

Main Results:

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  • Interruption of studies was the predominant reason for abortion among adolescent students (75% of participants).
  • Other significant reasons included single motherhood and poor socioeconomic conditions.
  • Over 50% of adolescents sought abortion services outside their community of residence.

    • Conclusions:

    • Educational interruption remains a primary driver for adolescent abortion in Cuba, mirroring trends in other nations.
    • Despite legal availability, social stigma influences adolescents' choice of abortion service location, with many seeking care outside their community.