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  • Title: [Law 194 on voluntary abortion].
    Author: Marzi MM, Gottardi G, Spreafico A, La Vecchia C, Franceschi S, Riva A.
    Journal: Ann Ostet Ginecol Med Perinat; 1979; 100(4):284-5. PubMed ID: 554514.
    Abstract:
    Between June 1978 and January 1979 300 abortions were performed at the Bassini hospital in Milano, Italy; they were the first abortions performed after the promulgation of law 194 which made abortion legal in Italy. This number represented 57% of the number of requests for abortion during that period. Only 3% of abortions were performed before the 8th week of gestation; 19% of women were below 20, and 10% were minors. 39% of patients had not even completed elementary school education; 29% were housewives. Socioeconomic reasons represented 51% of all motivation for abortion; the partner was favorable to the decision in 90% of cases. Contraceptive practice prior to abortion was ineffective in 95.7% of patients; 40% of patients were young nulliparae, and 60% women with high parity. The Italian law does not contemplate, as yet, a follow-up visit after abortion.
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