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Measurement of Individual Level of Abortion Stigma Study

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Abortion Stigma
Interventions
Other: Pennsylvania State Abortion Consent
Registration Number
NCT02672605
Lead Sponsor
University of Pennsylvania
Brief Summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial designed to measure abortion stigma related to the Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act. Women seeking abortion will be randomized to receive the validated Individual Level Abortion Stigma Scale either before or after consent via the Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act language. The primary outcome will be the stigma scores in the two groups.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
51
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Women ≥18 years old
  2. Seeking induced abortion for any indication
  3. Gestation ≤ 24 weeks
  4. Plan for procedural or state consent at current visit
  5. Willing and able to consent in English
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Exclusion Criteria
  1. Have previously been consented in the current pregnancy using the Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act consent language
  2. Have previously had an abortion
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
InvestigationalPennsylvania State Abortion ConsentParticipant completes a survey measuring abortion stigma after receiving the mandatory Pennsylvania State consent for their abortion.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Individual level stigma scoresStigma store is collected during one 30-minute study visit, either directly prior or directly following the patient being consented using the PA Abortion Control Act language
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Penn Family Planning and Pregnancy Loss Center

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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