Australian women's experiences of a rural medical termination of pregnancy service: A qualitative study

Abstract

Objective To understand better rural women’s experiences in obtaining a medical termination of pregnancy (MToP) through a rural primary healthcare service in Victoria, Australia. Study design Women who attended a rural sexual health clinic for a MToP between February 2016–2017 were invited to participate in an individual interview. Questions focused on women’s MToP service experiences and personal circumstances that influenced service access. Data was analysed using a deductive analysis approach. Outcome measures The main outcome measures were women’s satisfaction with care received and the most important aspects of the medical termination of pregnancy service system. Results In total, 59 wo..