Identifying underlying factors in risk factors and emotional sequelae self-attributed to abortion: development and validation of a brief assessment tool | Synapse
April 5, 2026Open Access
Identifying underlying factors in risk factors and emotional sequelae self-attributed to abortion: development and validation of a brief assessment tool
Key Points
The aim is to identify core risk dimensions associated with emotional and behavioral outcomes post-abortion.
Develop a brief assessment tool for risk factors and emotional outcomes.
Validate the assessment tool through testing with diverse populations.
Utilize factor analysis to establish core dimensions of risk.
Two main risk dimensions were identified that predict emotional outcomes after abortion.
The developed tool shows promise for improving counseling strategies in post-abortion care.
Abstract
Two core risk dimensions predict post-abortion emotional and behavioral outcomes, supporting further development of factor-based screening tools for counseling.