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Rowlands, Sam (2007) More than one abortion. Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, Vol.33 (No.3). pp. 155-158. ISSN 1471-1893

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Abstract

Key message points - Categorising women undergoing abortion into groups according to number of previous abortions has little scientific merit. - Women undergoing their first abortion and women undergoing subsequent abortions should be treated no differently. - Future research on abortion should focus more on psychosocial antecedents to unintended pregnancy

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
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care
Publisher:	Professional, Managerial & Healthcare Publications Ltd.
ISSN:	1471-1893
Date:	July 2007
Volume:	Vol.33
Number:	No.3
Number of Pages:	4
Page Range:	pp. 155-158
Identification Number:	10.1783/147118907781005047
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
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