Table 3 Study participants’ practice with MVA prior to the training sessions (n = 53)
Question | Practice n (%) |
|---|---|
How many times have you performed uterine evacuation? | |
0 | 8 (15.1) |
1 | 3 (5.7) |
>3 | 39 (73.6) |
Not answered | 3 (5.6) |
Which method did you use the last time and why? | |
Curettage | 32 (60.4) |
The method I prefer | 4 (12.9) |
The method available | 7 (22.6) |
The one I was told | 4 (12.9) |
Othera | 16 (51.6) |
Manual Vacuum Aspiration | 9 (17.0) |
The method I prefer | 6 (40.0) |
The method available | 0 (0.0) |
The one I was told | 6 (40.0) |
Othera | 3 (20.0) |
Medical/Cytotec | 0 (0.0) |
Not answered | 12 (22.6) |
Is time a limiting factor when choosing treatment? | |
Yes | 29 (55.8) |
No | 23 (44.2) |
Is lack of equipment a problem? | |
Yes | 46 (86.8) |
No | 7 (13.2) |