ArticleBundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz2025
[Barriers to accessing abortion care: an analysis from the perspective of unintended pregnant women-findings from the ELSA study].
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- Effects of dynamic and static relaxation therapy on cancer-induced fatigue and sleep disorders in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy: a randomized control trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Trial
- The interplay of risk and protective factors for psychosocial outcome in women after induced abortion - an interview study from Germany.BMC women's health · 2026Article
- Barriers and motivations: analyzing the factors influencing abortion provision by gynecologists in Germany - a cross-sectional study.Reproductive health · 2026Article
- [Pregnancy termination on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok: a content and quality analysis].Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz · 2026Article
- [Framework conditions for informed decision-making and interdisciplinary collaboration in abortion care-perspectives of counselling professionals].Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz · 2026Article
- Self-administered Follow-up Using a Low-sensitivity Pregnancy Test after Medical Abortion: Results of a Partially Randomized Patient Preference Trial.Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2026Article
- Medical education and abortion care: evaluating an interdisciplinary learning module in Germany.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2026Article
- "Sexual and reproductive health matters · 2025Article
- Abortions in Germany - Current data from the statistics on terminations of pregnancy.Journal of health monitoring · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionBarriers to accessing abortion care can delay access to services, which can lead to delayed abortion and health risks. Barriers include geographical accessibility, confidentiality, waiting times, stigmatization, poor or inaccessible information and the cost of abortion. This article examines barriers to accessing abortion care in Germany. This includes barriers in the availability and accessibility of care services, access to information, costs associated with abortion and organisational barriers.
methodsThe analyses are based on data from an online cross-sectional survey of 594 women in Germany who had an unwanted pregnancy terminated, which was conducted as part of the ELSA Study in 2021 and 2022.
resultsThe findings indicate that access to abortion care in Germany is associated with various barriers for many women. Of the respondents, 80.1% reported at least one barrier to accessing abortion, 65.5% reported more than two barriers and 40.5% reported three or more barriers. In particular, the non-disclosure of the procedure and the associated fear of stigmatisation represented hurdles for many participants. DISCUSSION AND
conclusionThe results of the study underline the need to improve access to safe abortions. Reducing access barriers therefore includes the decriminalisation of abortion, a comprehensive care structure, financial support services, improved information services and the reduction of stigmatisation and discrimination.
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