Rowlands, Sam. (2011) Misinformation on abortion. The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care, Vol.16 (No.4). pp. 233-240. ISSN 1362-5187

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Abstract

Objective: To find the latest and most accurate information on aspects of induced abortion. Methods: A literature survey was carried out in which five aspects of abortion were scrutinised: risk to life, risk of breast cancer, risk to mental health, risk to future fertility, and fetal pain. Findings: Abortion is clearly safer than childbirth. There is no evidence of an association between abortion and breast cancer. Women who have abortions are not at increased risk of mental health problems over and above women who deliver an unwanted pregnancy. There is no negative effect of abortion on a woman's subsequent fertility. It is not possible for a fetus to perceive pain before 24 weeks'' gestation. Misinformation on abortion is widespread. Literature and websites are cited to demonstrate how data have been manipulated and misquoted or just ignored. Citation of non-peer reviewed articles is also common. Mandates insisting on provision of inaccurate information in some US State laws are presented. Attention is drawn to how women can be misled by Crisis Pregnancy Centres. Conclusion: There is extensive promulgation of misinformation on abortion by those who oppose abortion. Much of this misinformation is based on distorted interpretation of the scientific literature.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) 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, Abortion -- Complications -- Research, Medical misconceptions
Journal or Publication Title:	The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care
Publisher:	Informa Healthcare
ISSN:	1362-5187
Date:	August 2011
Volume:	Vol.16
Number:	No.4
Page Range:	pp. 233-240
Identification Number:	10.3109/13625187.2011.570883
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/38655

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