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Self-reports of induced abortion: An empathetic setting can improve the quality of data

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  • Rasch, V.
  • Muhammad, H.
  • Urassa, E.
  • Bergström, S.

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Objectives. This study estimated the proportion of incomplete abortions that are induced in hospital-based settings in Tanzania. Methods. A cross- sectional questionnaire was conducted in 2 phases at 3 hospitals in Tanzania. Phase 1 included 302 patients with a diagnosis of incomplete abortion, and phase 2 included 823 such patients. Results. In phase 1, in which cases were classified by clinical criteria and information from the patient, 3.9% to 16.1% of the cases were classified as induced abortion. In phase 2, in which the structured interview was changed to an empathetic dialogue and previously used clinical criteria were omitted, 30.9% to 60.0% of the cases were classified as induced abortion. Conclusions. An empathetic dialogue improves the quality of data collected among women with induced abortion.

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  • Rasch, V. & Muhammad, H. & Urassa, E. & Bergström, S., 2000. "Self-reports of induced abortion: An empathetic setting can improve the quality of data," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 90(7), pages 1141-1144.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2000:90:7:1141-1144_6
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    1. Katherine I. Tierney, 2019. "Abortion Underreporting in Add Health: Findings and Implications," Population Research and Policy Review, Springer;Southern Demographic Association (SDA), vol. 38(3), pages 417-428, June.

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