Studying the acceptability and feasibility of medical abortion
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The Population Council conducted research into the reasons women in developing countries chose surgical or medical abortions. India and Cuba were used as examples of developing countries and the method of medical abortion studied used RU 486 and prostaglandin. Women were asked to evaluate their experience with RU 486, to compare it to a previous abortion experience if applicable and to predict if they might use medical abortion again. Approximately 90% of respondents felt the experience was at least satisfactory, while 9% gave an unsatisfactory rating.
Publication Name: Law, Medicine & Health Care
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0277-8459
Year: 1992
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"Inducing a miscarriage": women-centered perspectives on RU 486-prostaglandin as an early abortion method
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French women's reactions to medical abortions using RU 486 and a prostaglandin as opposed to surgical abortions using vacuum aspiration are considered. There is some evidence that women might favor medical abortions because they are in an active, in-charge position rather than the passive subjects of a surgical intrusion. Acceptability research is at an early stage but factors to consider include length of time for the abortion, number of clinic appointments necessary, and adverse side effects.
Publication Name: Law, Medicine & Health Care
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0277-8459
Year: 1992
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RU 486/prostaglandin: considerations for appropriate use in low-resource settings
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There are special considerations surrounding the use of RU 486/prostaglandin in low-income areas. These include making the procedure less expensive by simplifying it without adversely affecting safety. Possibilities include the development of a drug combining RU 486 and prostaglandin and lowering the dose of RU 486. Procedures also need to be in place to prevent illegal use of the drug and the law needs to be changed to ease the drug's introduction.
Publication Name: Law, Medicine & Health Care
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0277-8459
Year: 1992
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