Induced abortion and use of contraceptive methods among prostitutes in Almería (Spain)
Cabrerizo Egea, M.ía.J.ús.; Barroso García, M.ía.P.; Rodríguez-Contreras Pelayo, R.
Gaceta Sanitaria 29(3): 205-208
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1578-1283 PMID: 25455217 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaceta.2014.10.003Document Number: 624397
To analyze the performance of induced abortion (IA) in prostitutes in Almería (Spain) and its association with the use of contraceptive methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 110 women. A bivariate analyses using either the χ(2) test or Fisher's exact test was carried out (significance level <0.05), with calculation of odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals. A total of 52.7% of women had undergone at least one IA. All of these women used condoms and 35.5% of them also used another contraceptive method. No statistically significant association was found between condom breakage and the performance of IA or in the use of other contraceptive methods. A high percentage of this group of women had undergone IA, despite widespread condom use. However, there was a high percentage of condom breakage and a low percentage of use of emergency contraceptive pills after risky sexual relationships.
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