An evaluation of the counselling given to patients having a therapeutic abortion.
The results of a questionnaire evaluating patient's reactions to counselling for their therapeutic abortion are reported. Most considered that counselling was necessary and that it provided support throughout the abortion process. The counselling appeared to relieve anxiety for many patients, but seemed to be less effective for patients who were not of European origin.
D000032:Abortion, Therapeutic / Q000523:psychology*; D000328:Adult; D003376:Counseling; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009520:New Zealand; D011247:Pregnancy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires