Sex, abortion and unmarried women
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Sex, abortion and unmarried women
（Contributions in women's studies, no. 133）
Greenwood Press, 1993
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [277]-316) and index
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Description
Sachdev provides a detailed examination of the psychological responses of women who have had abortions. The author surveyed a sample of unmarried women aged 18 to 25 who had had abortions during the past six months to one year. Based on in-depth interviews with these women, the study presents quantitative and qualitative findings. While some authors have stressed the negative psychological impact of abortion, Sachdev demonstrates that the majority of women in his study were comfortable with their decisions and experienced few adverse psychological reactions. Impressively researched, this insightful study persuasively refutes claims and myths such as:
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Table of Contents
Abortion in Perspective The Abortion Experience The Sample Women and How They Were Studied The Women and Their Sexual and Contraceptive Dossier Facing the Pregnancy Choosing Abortion A Day in the Hospital: The Final Act After Abortion Epilogue Appendixes References Index
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