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DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1718952
Advantages and Disadvantages of Medical Abortion, According to Brazilian Residents in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Vantagens e desvantagens do aborto medicamentoso, segundo os residentes brasileiros em ginecologia e obstetrícia
Abstract
Objective To find out which was the opinion of residents in obstetrics and gynecology about the advantages and disadvantages of medical abortion as compared with surgical procedures.
Method Cross-sectional multicenter study among residents in obstetrics and gynecology from 21 maternity hospitals located in 4 different geographical regions of Brazil, using a self-responded questionnaire with 31 questions related to their opinion and experience on providing abortion services.
Results Most residents agreed that “being less invasive” (94.7%), “does not require anesthesia” (89.7%), “can be accompanied during the process” (89.1%), “prevents physical trauma” (84.4%) were the main advantages of medical abortion.
Conclusion Residents perceived both clinical and personal issues as advantages of medical abortion.
Resumo
Objetivo Descobrir qual foi a opinião dos residentes em ginecologia e obstetrícia sobre as vantagens e desvantagens do aborto medicamentoso em relação aos procedimentos cirúrgicos.
Métodos Estudo multicêntrico transversal entre residentes de ginecologia e obstetrícia de 21 maternidades localizadas em 4 diferentes regiões geográficas do Brasil, utilizando um questionário autorrespondido com 31 questões relacionadas à sua opinião e experiência na prestação de serviços de aborto.
Resultados A maioria dos residentes concordou que "ser menos invasivo" (94,7%), "não necessitar de anestesia" (89,7%), "poder ser acompanhado durante o processo" (89,1%), "prevenir trauma físico" (84,4%) foram as principais vantagens do aborto medicamentoso.
Conclusão Os residentes perceberam tanto questões clínicas como pessoais como sendo vantagens do aborto medicamentoso.
Contributions
Faúndes A. and Pacagnella R. C. led the study from its conceptualization, organizing the data collection and data analysis and writing the paper. Duarte G. A. and Osis M. J. D. contributed to the conceptualization and planning of the study and participated in the critical review of the manuscript at all stages up to its final approval. Bento S. F., Fernandes K. G. and Pádua K. S. contributed to the analysis and interpretation of the data and participated in the preparation of the manuscript and its critical review at all stages until its final approval.
Publication History
Received: 10 January 2020
Accepted: 14 September 2020
Article published online:
21 December 2020
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