Background

Understanding the learning needs of women who have had an abortion is essential for improving their quality of life and ensuring their reproductive rights.

Aim

the current study was conducted to explore post-abortion learning needs as perceived by women attending Cairo University Hospital and design a suggested plan of action.

Design

a descriptive exploratory research design was adopted.

Sample

A purposive sample of 174 women who have had an abortion was recruited for the research over four months.

Setting

postpartum unit at obstetrics and gynecology at Cairo University Hospital.

Tools

two tools were used; 1) a structured interviewing questionnaire, and 2) a post-abortion learning needs assessment tool.

Results

the mean age of women who have had an abortion was 22.5±4.1 years with 45.5% ranging from 20-25 years. psychological needs were considered the most urgent, as 75.3% of individuals rated them high, while nearly three-quarters reported moderate needs in both physical (74.1%) and social (74.7%).

Conclusion

psychological needs were the most pressing, while physical and social needs were generally less important.

Recommendation

Designing targeted and integrated programs that meet the needs of women who have had an abortion, especially in the aspects of psychological support, health education, and psychological stress management.

Title

Palestinian Medical and Pharmaceutical Journal (PMPJ)

Publisher

An-Najah National University

Publisher Country

Palestine

Indexing

Scopus

Impact Factor

None

Publication Type

Prtinted only

Volume

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Year

2025

Pages

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