Comparing Medical Abortion Outcomes and Experiences Between Young and Adult Women: Evidence From Urban Cambodia.

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q3 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology Pub Date : 2025-07-23 DOI:10.1016/j.jpag.2025.07.007

Erin Pearson, Paige Logan, Elisabeth Eckersberger, Jamie Menzel, Bunsoth Mao, Sovanthida Suy, Vonthanak Saphonn, Nathalie Kapp

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Abstract

Introduction: Self-managed abortions are increasingly common globally, but little is known about young women's experiences.

Methods: Secondary analysis of data from 1847 women accessing MA in urban Cambodia in 2018-2019 and in-depth interviews with seven women aged 15-19. Descriptive statistics compared young and adult women on self-reported abortion outcomes and experiences in clinics and pharmacies, and qualitative data contextualized quantitative findings.

Results: Young women were better represented among clinic clients (30.0%) compared to pharmacy clients (20.2%). Young women had comparable MA success rates and better MA experiences across settings, but young pharmacy clients were more likely to seek support from friends and family.

Discussion: Young women had comparable MA outcomes and experiences as adult women in both clinics and pharmacies, but young women self-managing their abortions may require information and support beyond the pharmacist.

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比较年轻和成年妇女的药物流产结果和经验：来自柬埔寨城市的证据。

导言：自我管理堕胎在全球越来越普遍，但对年轻女性的经历知之甚少。方法：对2018-2019年柬埔寨城市1847名接受MA治疗的女性的数据进行二次分析，并对7名15-19岁的女性进行深度访谈。描述性统计比较了年轻妇女和成年妇女在诊所和药房自我报告的堕胎结果和经历，定性数据将定量结果纳入背景。结果：年轻女性在诊所客户（30.0%）中比药房客户（20.2%）更具代表性。年轻女性在不同的环境中有相似的MA成功率和更好的MA体验，但年轻的药房客户更有可能从朋友和家人那里寻求支持。讨论：在诊所和药房，年轻女性的MA结果和经历与成年女性相当，但年轻女性自我管理堕胎可能需要药剂师以外的信息和支持。

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Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology 医学-妇产科学

CiteScore

3.90

自引率

11.10%

发文量

251

审稿时长

57 days

期刊介绍： Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology includes all aspects of clinical and basic science research in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. The Journal draws on expertise from a variety of disciplines including pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, reproduction and gynecology, reproductive and pediatric endocrinology, genetics, and molecular biology. The Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology features original studies, review articles, book and literature reviews, letters to the editor, and communications in brief. It is an essential resource for the libraries of OB/GYN specialists, as well as pediatricians and primary care physicians.