BackgroundThis study prospectively assesses the mental health outcomes among women
seeking abortions, by comparing women having later abortions with women denied …

Since abortion is perceived as a highly stressful event that results in some level of distress
for most women, it is important to understand the factors that increase distress (Adler, David …

The authors evaluated empirical research addressing the relationship between induced
abortion and women's mental health. Two issues were addressed:(a) the relative risks …

There is a substantial literature of correlational findings from studies in developed countries
where abortion is legal that are riddled with methodological problems and selective biases …

CONTEXT: A 2008 report by the American Psychological Association found no evidence that
an induced abortion causes mental health problems in adult women. No conclusions were …

Background In the USA, abortion has become increasingly concentrated among poor
women. For many, poverty represents difficulties meeting financial obligations, but the …

Objective Misinformation about the risks and sequelae of abortion is widespread. The
purpose of this study was to examine whether women having an abortion who believe that …

Abstract WB Miller (1992) identified 6 theoretical approaches commonly used by
researchers in their efforts to study and understand the psychological consequences of …

Background In recent years there has been growing international interest in identifying risk
factors associated with 'repeat abortion', and developing public health initiatives that might …

Objective To prospectively assess women's risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
and of experiencing post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) over 4 years after seeking an …