Table 1 Baseline and obstetric characteristics of women who seeks abortion of the first time and repeater
Characteristic | First abortion; n (%) | Repeat abortion; n (%) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | < 0.001 | ||
<20 | 6 (2) | 5 (2.5) | |
20 – 35 | 238 (82.4) | 135 (63.9) | |
>35 | 45 (15.6) | 71 (33.6) | |
Area | 0.11 | ||
Urban | 236 (91) | 184 (87.2) | |
Rural | 26 (9) | 27 (12.8) | |
Education | <0.001 | ||
Less than high school | 104 (36) | 106 (50.2) | |
High school diploma | 126 (43.6) | 83 (39.3) | |
More than high school | 59 (20.4) | 22 (10.4) | |
Household income | <0.001 | ||
Economic problems | 73 (25.3) | 77 (36.6) | |
Marital status | <0.001 | ||
Single | 28 (9.7) | 50 (23.7) | |
Married | 256 (88.5) | 154 (72.9) | |
Cohabitation | 5 (1.8) | 7 (3.4) | |
Number of children | 0.016 | ||
One or more | 252 (87.2) | 168 (79.6) | |
Knowledge about contraceptive methods | <0.001 | ||
Yes | 152 (52.6) | 56 (26.5) | |
Birth control method | <0.001 | ||
None | 198 (65.4) | 166 (78.7) | |
Oral contraceptive pills user | 72 (24.9) | 36 (17.1) | |
Intrauterine device user | 3 (1) | 1 (0.5) | |
Condom user | 14 (4.8) | 6 (2.8) | |
Others | 2 (3.9) | 2 (0.9) | |
Partner education | <0.001 | ||
Less than high school | 108 (37.4) | 102 (48.3) | |
High school diploma | 125 (43.3) | 91 (43.1) | |
More than high school | 56 (19.4) | 18 (8.5) | |
History of conflicts/physical or sexual abuse | 40 (13.9) | 90 (42.8) | <0.001 |
Common mental disorders | 69 (23.9) | 66 (31.3) | 0.041 |