Newton J, Brotman M, McEwan J, Owens C
Br Med J. 1973 Nov 3;4(5887):280-4. doi: 10.1136/bmj.4.5887.280.
A review of termination of pregnancy in a district hospital catchment area for 1970 to 1972 shows how a decrease in total numbers of terminations and repeat terminations may be effected by the use of intensive family planning. In 1972 over 80% had first trimester abortions, but most of the second trimester abortions came from the manual skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled occupational groups. Over half those attending for termination had never used any method of contraception. Acceptance of family planning after termination was high but motivation poor, emphasizing the suitability of intrauterine devices inserted at the time of termination. The complication rate after termination was low.
对某地区医院在1970年至1972年期间的堕胎情况进行的回顾显示，强化计划生育的实施如何能够减少堕胎总数和重复堕胎数。1972年，超过80%的堕胎发生在孕早期，但大部分孕中期堕胎者来自体力劳动者、半熟练工人和非熟练工人职业群体。超过半数前来堕胎的人从未使用过任何避孕方法。堕胎后对计划生育的接受度较高，但积极性较差，这凸显了在堕胎时放置宫内节育器的适宜性。堕胎后的并发症发生率较低。
