Post-abortion contraception: care and practices

Authors

  • Ana Luiza Vilela Borges Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Renata Luciria Monteiro
  • Luiza Akiko Komura Hoga Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Elizabeth Fujimori Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Christiane Borges do Nascimento Chofakian Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Osmara Alves dos Santos Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3240.2415

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: to analyze assistance regarding contraception methods received by women during hospitalization due to abortion, and contraceptive practices the month after this episode. METHODS: a longitudinal study of women hospitalized due to abortion in a public hospital in the city of São Paulo. Face-to-face interviews (n=170) followed by telephone interviews in the subsequent month (n=147) were conducted between May and December of 2011. RESULTS: a small number of women reported they received guidance on, and prescription for, contraceptive methods at hospital discharge. A trend of statistical significance was identified for prescription of contraceptive methods at discharge and its use in the following month, when adjusted for age. Most women reported sexual intercourse (69.4%) with the use of contraceptive method (82.4%), but no health professional guidance (63.1%). CONCLUSION: despite the fact that post-abortion contraception assistance was lower than the recommended guidelines by public health policies, women demonstrated willingness to use contraceptive methods.

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Published

2014-04-01

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 2 (2014)

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Original Articles

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How to Cite

Post-abortion contraception: care and practices . (2014). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 22(2), 293-300. https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3240.2415