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Original Article01-11-2020
Advantages and Disadvantages of Medical Abortion, According to Brazilian Residents in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Silvana Ferreira Bento
, - Karla Simônia de Pádua ,
- Rodolfo de Carvalho Pacagnella ,
- Karayna Gil Fernandes ,
- Maria José Duarte Osis , [ ... ],
- Anibal Faúndes
Abstract
Original ArticleAdvantages and Disadvantages of Medical Abortion, According to Brazilian Residents in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(12):793-799
- Silvana Ferreira Bento ,
- Karla Simônia de Pádua ,
- Rodolfo de Carvalho Pacagnella ,
- Karayna Gil Fernandes ,
- Maria José Duarte Osis ,
- Graciana Alves Duarte ,
- Anibal Faúndes
Views278See moreAbstract
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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This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Abstract
Original ArticleAdvantages and Disadvantages of Medical Abortion, According to Brazilian Residents in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(12):793-799
- Silvana Ferreira Bento ,
- Karla Simônia de Pádua ,
- Rodolfo de Carvalho Pacagnella ,
- Karayna Gil Fernandes ,
- Maria José Duarte Osis ,
- Graciana Alves Duarte ,
- Anibal Faúndes
Views278See moreAbstract
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.
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. - Silvana Ferreira Bento
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