Abortion in adolescence: A four-country comparison

Citation
P. Welsh et al., Abortion in adolescence: A four-country comparison, WOM HEAL IS, 11(2), 2001, pp. 73-79
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
WOMENS HEALTH ISSUES
ISSN journal
10493867 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
73 - 79
Database
ISI
SICI code
1049-3867(200103/04)11:2<73:AIAAFC>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to conduct a comparison, using qualitative an alytic methodology, of perceptions concerning abortion among health care pr oviders and administrators, along with politicians and anti-abortion activi sts (total n = 75) in Great Britain, Sweden, The Netherlands, and the Unite d States. In none of these countries was there consensus about abortion pri or to legalization, and, in all countries, public discussion continues to b e present. In general, after legalization of abortion has no longer made it a volatile issue European countries have refocused their energy into provi ding family planning services, education, and more straightforward access t o abortion compared with similar activities in the United States.