PS IVG : Psychosocial Determinants of Late-term Abortions (14-16 Weeks' Gestation) at Avignon Hospital

PS IVG : Psychosocial Determinants of Late-term Abortions (14-16 Weeks' Gestation) at Avignon Hospital

Abortion is a fundamental right for women in France, where the legal time limit was extended from 14 to 16 weeks' gestation. This extension allows women, whose psychosocial determinants are poorly known, and who face various obstacles (personal, administrative, medical, or other), to access abortion. However, it may also expose them to psychological troubles and difficulties in accessing healthcare. This study aims to identify the psychosocial determinants and disruptions in the primary care pathway associated with late abortions (≥14 weeks' gestation [WG]) in order to propose preventive actions, particularly regarding contraception, screening, and referral, directly applicable in general practice.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient aged ≥ 18 years
• Pregnancy ≥ 14 weeks' gestation
• Patient attending Avignon Hospital for a surgical abortion
• Willing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Medical abortion (non-surgical means of abortion)
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Inability to complete the questionnaire
• Patients under legal protection measures (guardianship, curatorship, or court-ordered protection)