Bento SF, Pádua KSD, Pacagnella RDC, Fernandes KG, Osis MJD, Duarte GA, Faúndes A. Advantages and Disadvantages of Medical Abortion, According to Brazilian Residents in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRÍCIA 2020;
42:793-799. [PMID:
33348395 PMCID:
PMC10309197 DOI:
10.1055/s-0040-1718952]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To find out which was the opinion of residents in obstetrics and gynecology about the advantages and disadvantages of medical abortion as compared with surgical procedures.
METHOD
Cross-sectional multicenter study among residents in obstetrics and gynecology from 21 maternity hospitals located in 4 different geographical regions of Brazil, using a self-responded questionnaire with 31 questions related to their opinion and experience on providing abortion services.
RESULTS
Most residents agreed that "being less invasive" (94.7%), "does not require anesthesia" (89.7%), "can be accompanied during the process" (89.1%), "prevents physical trauma" (84.4%) were the main advantages of medical abortion.
CONCLUSION
Residents perceived both clinical and personal issues as advantages of medical abortion.
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