State of Knowledge: Post-abortion Outcomes

Authors

Kaye Wilson DNS, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Louisiana State University Associate Professor of NursingFollow
Lisa Haynie Ph.D., University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Allied Professions, University of Mississippi Medical Center Assistant Professor of Nursing

Abstract

A critical analysis of research regarding post-abortion outcomes is presented. The studies reviewed include those following the U.S. legalization of abortion in 1973 and other countries where abortion is legal. Research is examined from the view point of only minimal negative outcomes are experienced and that significant negative outcomes are experienced by women following and elective abortion an elective abortion are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Wilson, K., & Haynie, L. (2007). State of Knowledge: Post-abortion Outcomes. Journal of Health Ethics, 4(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.18785/ojhe.0401.05

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.18785/ojhe.0401.05