What type of study is this?

This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To analyze trends and risk factors related to physical and psychological sequelae following induced abortion.

December 9, 2025

Trends and risk factors for physical and psychological sequelae of induced abortion: a cross-sectional study of contemporary women in the Republic of Korea.

Key Points

To analyze trends and risk factors related to physical and psychological sequelae following induced abortion.
Cross-sectional survey conducted among contemporary women in the Republic of Korea
Assessment of physical and psychological outcomes following induced abortion
Analysis of risk factors associated with sequelae
Identified trends in physical and psychological sequelae among women post-abortion
Noted increased severity of sequelae due to lack of safe abortion services
Highlighted the necessity for respectful and accessible abortion care for better outcomes

Abstract

In the absence of institutionalized safe and respectful abortion services, severe physical and psychological sequelae among women who underwent induced abortion were more likely to occur. These findings highlight the importance of safe, affordable, nondiscriminatory, and respectful abortion care.

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