title: Delay in seeking induced abortion: a review and theoretical analysis.
abstract: Second-trimester abortion is known to be associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates. In this paper, possible reasons for delayed abortion are examined by: (1) reviewing the available literature to seek a synthesis of current findings, (2) discussing the findings within the theoretical context of decision-making under conflict which offers a conceptual framework for further understanding delay in seeking abortion, and (3) pointing to some methodologic problems in studies of delay in seeking abortion.
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000401:mortality; D000328:Adult; D044383:Black People; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003657:Decision Making; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D003710:Demography; D004522:Educational Status; D004651:Employment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008950:MMPI; D008393:Marriage; D008423:Maternal Age; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D010298:Parity; D011247:Pregnancy; D011261:Pregnancy Trimester, First; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D011275:Pregnancy, Unwanted; D011584:Psychology; D012923:Social Class; D013997:Time Factors; D044465:White People