British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Br J Obstet Gynaecol · Dec 1998
Comparative StudyA comparison of medical and surgical termination of pregnancy: choice, emotional impact and satisfaction with care.
To investigate whether women having medical or surgical terminations of pregnancy differ in their emotional distress before or after the procedure. To evaluate whether choice of procedure occurs, the factors influencing type of procedure and the effect of choice on emotional responses and satisfaction with care. ⋯ Termination method did not influence emotional adjustment. Many women were not offered genuine choice of procedure. Having choice was considered very important but was unrelated to emotional distress or satisfaction with care.