Client perspectives on choice of abortion method in England and Wales.

Rebecca Blaylock Shelly Makleff Katherine C Whitehouse Patricia A Lohr

Published in: BMJ sexual & reproductive health (2021)

Our findings show that many factors shape participants' preferences for abortion method. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, some abortion services have constrained abortion method choices, with an emphasis on medical abortion and 'no-touch' care. Providers in the UK and beyond should aim to restore and expand more treatment options when the situation allows.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
cross sectional
pain management
chronic pain