title: Women's experiences after an induced second trimester abortion.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  to describe women's experiences of an abortion in the second trimester.
  
  
  METHODS
  qualitative design using semi-structured interviews.
  
  
  METHODS
  six women were interviewed after a second trimester abortion.
  
  
  METHODS
  the women were interviewed in person after they were discharged from the hospital. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and then analysed using qualitative content analysis.
  
  
  RESULTS
  four categories were identified: to consider and accept the decision; to lack understanding about the abortion procedure; to be in need of support and information; to have memories for life. Findings show that information and support during the whole abortion process is important. Women found it difficult to make the decision and going through abortion left memories for life.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  information and support is of great importance for women in this vulnerable situation. The need for further support points out the need to have follow-up contacts with women after an induced second trimester abortion.
authors.affiliation: Sunderby Hospital, SE 971 82 Luleå, Sweden.
authors.forename: Iris
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Mukkavaara
authors.forename: Kerstin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Öhrling
authors.forename: Inger
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Lindberg
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000523:psychology*; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002755:Choice Behavior; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second / Q000523:psychology*; D011275:Pregnancy, Unwanted / Q000523:psychology*; D037841:Pregnant People / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016387:Women's Health; D055815:Young Adult