Rowlands, Sam (2008) The decision to opt for abortion. Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, Vol.34 (No.3). pp. 175-180. ISSN 1471-1893

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Abstract

Key message points - Most women reach a decision to have an abortion rapidly. - Most women have reached their decision before the consultation with the abortion provider. - Certain women who have risk factors for post-abortion psychological reactions should be targeted and offered counselling. - Pregnancy options counselling should not be mandatory. - 'Cooling-off' periods lead to abortions at later gestations

Item Type:	Journal Item
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Institute of Clinical Education (ICE) Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Abortion -- Decision making -- Great Britain, Abortion counseling -- Great Britain, Post-abortion syndrome -- Great Britain
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care
Publisher:	Professional, Managerial & Healthcare Publications Ltd.
ISSN:	1471-1893
Date:	July 2008
Volume:	Vol.34
Number:	No.3
Number of Pages:	6
Page Range:	pp. 175-180
Identification Number:	10.1783/147118908784734765
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
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