Study of knowledge and attitudes on medical abortion among Chinese health providers

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics - Tập 118 - Trang S28-S32 - 2012
Yimin Cheng1, You Zhou2, Ying Zhang2, Xiaomei Jiang1, Maomao Xi2, Kang Gan2, Shanshan Ren1
1Center for Social Medicine Research, National Research Institute for Family Planning (NRIFP), Beijing, China
2Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China

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AbstractObjectiveTo investigate providers' knowledge and attitudes about medical abortion (MA) and their views regarding the main challenges to expanding the use of MA in urban and rural areas in China.MethodsA total of 658 abortion providers were surveyed from November 7, 2009, to May 29, 2010.ResultsThe providers' knowledge about MA was relatively poor, and most thought the risks of severe complications of MA were much higher than they are. Urban nonphysician providers were the least informed about MA. Most providers thought that the main challenges to an expanded use of MA were its lesser effectiveness in comparison to surgical abortion and women's lack of knowledge about it. In rural areas many providers thought that deficiencies of clinics, such as limited bed space and inadequate toilets and washing facilities, also posed serious obstacles to expanding MA use.ConclusionAbortion providers, especially urban nonphysician providers, need refresher training to strengthen their knowledge of the approved protocol for providing MA in China, and also of the indications, contraindications, and safety and efficacy of the method. Deficiencies at abortion facilities should be addressed as well, and they are more numerous in rural areas.

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International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Tập 118

S28-S32

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