Induced abortion is not associated with a higher likelihood of depression in Curaçao women.

Objective: To investigate the risk of developing a depression after induced abortion.

Methods: A prospective cohort study conducted in Curaçao which involved 92 women having an induced abortion and 37 women delivering after an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy, who served as controls. All participants completed the Center of Epidemiological Studies Depression (CES-D) scale before and two to three weeks after the abortion or delivery.