Trends in Inequalities in Induced Abortion According to Educational Level among Urban Women

Pérez, Glória; García-Subirats, Irene; Rodríguez-Sanz, Maica; Díez, Èlia; Borrell, Carme

doi:10.1007/s11524-009-9394-z

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“…Consistent with previous studies, we found an association between birthplace and IAs [19, 35–37] underscoring the importance of educational attainment on having IAs [20, 22, 28, 38]. Similarly, previous studies have examined the effect of birthplace and education on repeat IAs [21, 24, 27, 39].…”

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“…Induced abortion (IA), an indicator of reproductive health, has been associated with both to birthplace [19–24] and educational attainment [25–28]. Studies examining IA and birthplace suggest that compared to natives women, immigrant women exhibited higher IA rates, number of repeated and IAs performed during the second trimester of pregnancy [21–24].…”

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“…Studies examining IA and birthplace suggest that compared to natives women, immigrant women exhibited higher IA rates, number of repeated and IAs performed during the second trimester of pregnancy [21–24]. These outcomes are also more common among less educated women than among highly educated women [25–28]. Both repeated and IAs performed during the 2nd trimester pose greater risks for women’s health and have been linked to adverse outcomes in future pregnancies [25, 29–31].…”

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The role of birthplace and educational attainment on induced abortion inequalities

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BackgroundInduced abortion (IA) has shown social inequality related to birthplace and education with higher rates of IAs in immigrant and in less educated women relative to their native and highly educated counterparts. This study examined the independent and joint effects of birthplace and education on IA, repeated and IA performed during the 2nd trimester of pregnancy among women residing in the Basque Country, Spain.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional population-based study of IA among women aged 25–49 years residing in the Basque Country, Spain, between 2011 and 2013. Log-binomial regression was used to quantify the independent and joint effects of birthplace and education attainment on all outcomes.ResultsImmigrant women exhibited higher probability of having an IAs (PR: 5.31), a repeated (PR: 7.23) or a 2nd trimester IAs (PR: 4.07) than women born in Spain. We observed higher probabilities for all outcomes among women with a primary or less education relative to those with a graduate education (All IAs PR: 2.51; repeated PR: 6.00; 2nd trimester PR: 3.08). However, no significant heterogeneity was observed for the effect of education on the association of birthplace with IAs, repeated or 2nd trimester IAs.ConclusionsBirthplace and education are key factors to explain not only an IA decision but also having a repeated or a 2nd trimester IA. However, the effects of birthplace and education may be independent from each other on these outcomes. A better understanding of these factors on IAs is needed when designing programs for sexual and reproductive health aimed to reduce inequalities among women.

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“…On the other hand are those studies which have focused on individual determinants which may influence, to a greater or lesser degree, why women have abortions, such as women’s employment status (Delgado and Barrios, 2007; Rasch et al, 2002), educational level (Font-Ribera et al, 2008; Pérez et al, 2010), civil status and age (Delgado and Barrios, 2007; Galobardes et al, 2006; Llorente-Marrón et al, 2016; Väisänen, 2017) and immigrant status (Helstrom et al, 2003; Pérez et al, 2013), among others.…”

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Induced abortion and gender (in)equality in Europe: A panel analysis

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Llorente-Marrón²,

Fernández³

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European Journal of Women's Studies

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Induced abortion is a worldwide practice and its legalisation is a persistent demand of the women’s movement. Although in the academic literature there are numerous studies that address the study of fertility, nowhere near as much attention has been given to the analysis of induced abortion and its determining factors, and even less to the consideration of gender equality as a variable through which to understand it. This article focuses on the influence of gender equality on the rate of induced abortion in different European countries. To that end the authors have constructed an econometric panel data model with information from 26 European countries for the period 2006–2011. They have analysed comparative indicators of the gender gap in terms of education, employment and wages. In addition, they have taken into account sociodemographic covariables such as the average age of motherhood, the migration rate and the percentage of births to unmarried mothers in each country. Also, as contextual factors the authors used the Human Development Index and an indicator of the legislation on abortion in the countries studied, as well as the percentage of the population who identify as having religious beliefs. The results show that the induced abortion rate is conditioned not only by national legislation on abortion, but also by gender (in)equalities, specifically that as gender inequality decreases, so too does the frequency of induced abortions. These findings have clear political implications, showing as they do how improvements in the status of women, particularly with respect to their social and economic rights, impact on women’s reproductive decisions.

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“…, Pérez et al . , 2014, Zurriaga et al . ), there is a lack of empirical evidence in Spain on the complex interplay of social and personal dimensions contributing to the decision to have an abortion.…”

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The place of abortion in the pregnancy decision‐making process in young adult women in Catalonia, Spain

Serret

Pairó

2018

Sociology Health & Illness

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Induced abortion is one option to control fertility in Spain. Young adult women (25-34 years old) show a different abortion pattern compared to women in other age groups, being less likely to seek abortions than younger women and having one of the lowest proportions of unintended pregnancies. We aimed to analyse the factors involved in the pregnancy decision-making process to better understand why young adult women seek abortions in Catalonia, Spain. In-depth semi-structured interviews with 25 nulliparous pregnant young adult women and one focus group discussion with healthcare providers were conducted in 2008/2010. We found that inconsistent contraceptive use prior to an unintended pregnancy was due to ambivalence and weighing of priorities during sex. The quality of the relationship was paramount to the abortion decision whereas other reasons (financial/employment status, fulfilling aspirations, support networks) were less important. We conclude that the motivations for the abortion decision are interrelated and based on the current life stage of women and that there is pressure on young adult women in Spain to become mothers. Induced abortion is perceived as the last resort to postpone motherhood. Our findings reinforce the unequal societal burden placed on women to take responsibility for prevention of unintended pregnancy.

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Trends in Inequalities in Induced Abortion According to Educational Level among Urban Women

Cited by 8 publications

References 34 publications

The role of birthplace and educational attainment on induced abortion inequalities

The role of birthplace and educational attainment on induced abortion inequalities

Induced abortion and gender (in)equality in Europe: A panel analysis

The place of abortion in the pregnancy decision‐making process in young adult women in Catalonia, Spain

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