Author:

• Debora Diniz - Diniz, D - Brasilia, DF - Universidade de Brasilia - <d.diniz@anis.org.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6987-2569

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Abstract:

Objectives: we present the results of the structured interview phase of the National Abortion Survey (PNA), describing the social and demographic profile of women who performed at least one illegal abortion and the itineraries and methods used by them. Methods: structured interviews conducted by female interviewers during the years 2010 and 2011 in five state capitals (Belem, Brasilia, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador) with 122 women aged between 18 and 39 years who have aborted. Non-probabilistic sample controlled by six quotas of education and age was used as to reflect the social and demographic structure found in the PNA ballot-box questionnaires phase. Results: the majority of women interviewed have performed only one abortion, but 1 in every 4 performed two abortions and 1 in every 17 performed a third one. The first and second abortions are more frequent among teenagers. Most women who aborted already had children. A higher incidence is found among black women. The prevailing method for induction is a combination of teas and misoprostol (named Cytotec in Brazil), followed by hospital assistance after induction. Women are usually helped by a relative or their partners.

Keywords:

induced abortion misoprostol cytotec teenager pregnancy reproductive health

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