Citation

Zsuzsa G, Jeno L, Szilvia, Maria K. Lege Artis Medicinae 2004; 14(7): 512-519.

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(Copyright © 2004)

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION - In Hungary the number of induced abortions is three times higher than in European Union countries. The exploration of the bio-psycho-social factors in the background of abortions may serve as an instrument to develop effective prevention.

METHODS - The Hungarostudy 2002 national representative study included 12,634 interviewed subjects. The sample represents the Hungarian population above the age of 18, according to gender, age and geographical location. The aim of the health survey was to analyse the physical and psychological status of the Hungarian population as well as the psychosocial risk factors. The prevalence of abortion in the female sub-sample was 22%. We analysed the background factors of abortion with the help of a statistical analysis.

RESULTS - The risk factors behind abortions can be grouped as: physical abuse on behalf of partners and/or parents, attachment disorder and early traumatisation, lack of social support, low financial status and inadequate social environment. These factors have all shown significant connection to abortions. Suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts, high Beck Depression (BDI) scores, smoking and alcohol consumption are also significant among those who had abortions.

CONCLUSION - An important aim of the Hungarostudy 2002 survey and the follow-ups is to serve a more extensive and effective prevention by exploring the background factors of induced abortions.

Language: hu

Keywords

adult; human; European Union; age; gender; suicide; female; male; Hungary; depression; prevalence; social support; scoring system; interview; disease severity; risk factor; parent; review; alcohol consumption; major clinical study; statistical analysis; family violence; smoking; social psychology; epidemiological data; geographic distribution; health survey; abortion; social environment; prophylaxis; induced abortion; physical abuse; partner violence; psycho-social background factors