Module 1: Consultation – communication and decision making

7. Further reading and resources

In addition to the relevant legislation, other useful readings and resources not already linked within this document include:

Communication

Curtis, E., Jones, R., Tipene-Leach, D. et al. (2019). Why cultural safety rather than cultural competency is required to achieve health equity: a literature review and recommended definition. Int J Equity Health 18, 174. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-019-1082-3

Moseson, H., Fix, L., Ragosta, S., Forsberg, H., et al. (2021). Abortion experiences and preferences of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people in the United States. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 224(4), 376.e1-376.e11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2020.09.0355

Whitehouse, K.C., Blaylock, R., Makleff, S., Lohr, P.A. (2021). It’s a small bit of advice, but actually on the day, made such a difference…: perceptions of quality in abortion care in England and Wales. Reproductive Health 18, 221. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-021-01270-0

Fanslow J.L., Kelly P., Ministry of Health. 2016. Family Violence Assessment and Intervention Guideline: Child abuse and intimate partner violence (2nd edn). Wellington: Ministry of Health. Available from: https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/family-violence-assessment-and-intervention-guideline-child-abuse-and-intimate-partner-violence

Mahanaimy, M., Gerdts, C., Moseson, H. (2020). What constitutes a good healthcare experience for unintended pregnancy? A qualitative study among young people in California. Culture, Health & Sexuality, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/13691058.2020.1840631

Vodopivec, S., Bokal, E.V., Pinter, B. (2019). Counselling before first trimester abortion and acceptability of the procedure: Results from a Slovenian cross-sectional study. The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care : The Official Journal of the European Society of Contraception, 24(6), 487–493. https://doi.org/10.1080/13625187.2019.1670346

Whitehead A., Fanslow J. (2005). Prevalence of family violence amongst women attending an abortion clinic in New Zealand. Aust New Zeal J Obstet Gynaecol 45:321–4. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2005.00420.x

Establishing gestation and location of pregnancy

Aiken, A.R.A., Lohr, P.A., Lord, J., et al. (2021). Effectiveness, safety and acceptability of no-test medical abortion (termination of pregnancy) provided via telemedicine: a national cohort study. BJOG 128: 1464-1474. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.16668

Doubilet P.M., Benson C.B., Bourne T., et al. (2013). Diagnostic criteria for nonviable pregnancy early in the first trimester. N Engl J Med. 369:1443–51. https://dx.doi.org/10.1056/NEJMra1302417

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (2019). Ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage: diagnosis and initial management. NICE guideline [NG126]. Available from: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng126

Richardson A., Gallos I., Dobson S., et al. (2016). Accuracy of first-trimester ultrasound in diagnosis of tubal ectopic pregnancy in the absence of an obvious extrauterine embryo: systematic review and meta-analysis. Ultrasound Obs Gynecol 47:28–37. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.14844

Decision making

NZCSRH Abortion Training 2022: Comparison of early abortion options adapted from RHEDI

Aamlid, I.B., Dahl, B., & Sommerseth, E. (2021). Women’s experiences with information before medication abortion at home, support during the process and follow-up procedures—A qualitative study. Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare : Official Journal of the Swedish Association of Midwives, 27, 100582. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.srhc.2020.100582

Heath, J., Mitchell, N., Fletcher, J. (2019). A comparison of termination of pregnancy procedures: Patient choice, emotional impact and satisfaction with care. Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare : Official Journal of the Swedish Association of Midwives, 19, 42–49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.srhc.2018.12.002

Wingo, E., Ralph, L.J., Kaller, S., Biggs, M.A. (2021). Abortion method preference among people presenting for abortion care. Contraception, 103(4), 269–275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.contraception.2020.12.010

Contraception after abortion

RCOG. (2022). Best practice in post-abortion contraception. https://www.rcog.org.uk/media/53fhrbz2/post-abortion-contraception-best-practice-paper-2022.pdf