Peri-abortion contraception: a qualitative study of users' experiences.

Background: Contraceptive counselling is an essential element of induced abortion services but concerns remain about its effectiveness.

Objective: The issues that influence peri-abortion contraception were explored as part of a study on the experiences of women undergoing induced abortion.

Method: In-depth interviews with 21 women of varying ages, gestations and ethnicity, 3-9 weeks after termination of their pregnancy, with qualitative analysis of data.

Decision making and referral prior to abortion: a qualitative study of women's experiences.

Background: Despite abortion being one of the most common gynaecological procedures performed in the UK, significant regional variation exists in access to services.

Objective: This study explores women's experience of referral for abortion in three inner London boroughs to determine if services met their expectations.

Method: In-depth interviews conducted with 21 women of varying ages, gestations and ethnicity, 3-9 weeks after termination of their pregnancy.

Quality, mainstream services with proactive and targeted outreach: a model of contraceptive service provision for young people.

Introduction: High teenage pregnancy rates in the UK reflect low levels of contraceptive use. Young people have a negative perception of contraceptive services and experience significant practical barriers to their use. Dedicated young people's services are considered an effective way to improve access.