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The study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes regarding abortion among young adults in Pahang, Malaysia.

April 16, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Knowledge and attitudes towards abortion among young adults in Pahang, Malaysia: A descriptive cross-sectional study.

NANurhazirah Zainul AzlanInternational Islamic University Malaysia NSNur Anisah Ashila SafariSubang Jaya Medical Centre NONoratikah OthmanInternational Islamic University Malaysia

Key Points

The study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes regarding abortion among young adults in Pahang, Malaysia.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey among young adults in Pahang, Malaysia.
Evaluated knowledge and attitudes towards abortion using questionnaires.
Analyzed the influence of sociocultural and religious beliefs on attitudes.
Many participants showed knowledge about unsafe abortion practices.
Attitudes were mixed, influenced significantly by sociocultural and religious beliefs.
Highlighting the need for targeted awareness programs to improve understanding and access to reproductive health services.

Abstract

Enhanced awareness programmes are needed, as many young adults demonstrated knowledge towards unsafe abortion yet mixed attitudes influenced by sociocultural and religious beliefs. Targeted interventions are crucial to address gaps in age, education and religious beliefs for ensuring equitable access to reproductive health services among young adults.

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Azlan et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e07e3b2f7e8953b7cbf39c https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.51866/oa.871

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