This study focused on the attitudes, knowledge and beliefs relating to abortion of young people aged 14-19. It compared the perspectives of young men and women from a range of socio-economic backgrounds, and identified potential knowledge gaps and barriers to access. It did so via focus group interviews with young people across the Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Lothian areas.
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Contact: Jeni Harden
Funding details: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Research team: Jeni Harden, Carrie Purcell, Neneh- Rowa-Dewar.
Dates: February to May 2015
Keywords: abortion, young people, focus groups, sexual and reproductive health