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Comparing Medical Abortion Outcomes and Experiences Between Young and Adult Women: Evidence From Urban Cambodia

In Cambodia, an exploration of women’s SMA experiences reveals that young women’s success rates were comparable to those of adult women, and they generally had better experiences than their older counterparts. Young women were more likely to seek support from family and friends, highlighting the important role of social support and the need for accurate information on abortion to be disseminated at the community level.

Authors: Erin Pearson, PhD, MPH, Paige Logan, MPH, Elisabeth Eckersberger, PhD, MPA, Jamie Menzel, MPH, Bunsoth Mao, MD, Sovanthida Suy, MAppStat, MSc, Vonthanak Saphonn, MD, PhD, MSc, Nathalie Kapp, MD, MPH
Published In: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
External Publication Date: February 01, 2026