Self-reports of induced abortion: An empathetic setting can improve the quality of data

V. Rasch, H. Muhammad, E. Urassa and S. Bergström

American Journal of Public Health, 2000, vol. 90, issue 7, 1141-1144

Abstract: Objectives. This study estimated the proportion of incomplete abortions that are induced in hospital-based settings in Tanzania. Methods. A cross- sectional questionnaire was conducted in 2 phases at 3 hospitals in Tanzania. Phase 1 included 302 patients with a diagnosis of incomplete abortion, and phase 2 included 823 such patients. Results. In phase 1, in which cases were classified by clinical criteria and information from the patient, 3.9% to 16.1% of the cases were classified as induced abortion. In phase 2, in which the structured interview was changed to an empathetic dialogue and previously used clinical criteria were omitted, 30.9% to 60.0% of the cases were classified as induced abortion. Conclusions. An empathetic dialogue improves the quality of data collected among women with induced abortion.

Date: 2000
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