Use of Low Sensitivity Pregnancy Test for Self-assessment of Medical Abortion

The Feasibility of Replacing In-person Follow-up for Early Medical Abortion With a Low Sensitivity Pregnancy Test, Symptom Checklist and Text Messages in the South African Public Sector Setting.

The purpose of the study is to design a self-assessment package that could be the preferred option to a follow-up visit at the clinic by the majority of women having early medical abortion.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Already be signed up to do a medical abortion at this clinic
2. Be willing to come to all clinic appointments and be accessible by phone for 2 weeks after sign up for the study
3. Own a cellphone to which will be sent medical abortion-related information and messaging.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Be doing a medical abortion due to failed natural miscarriage 2. Not have a working cellphone

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