Induced abortions and teenage births among asylum seekers in The Netherlands: analysis of national surveillance data

Background: Asylum seekers are assumed to be a vulnerable group with respect to sexual and reproductive health. The objective of this study was to quantify induced abortion and teenage birth indicators for this group. Methods: The population comprised all female asylum seekers aged 15–49 in The Netherlands between September 2004 and August 2005. Information was collected about induced abortions from notification forms and electronic patient files. The central agency for the reception of asylum seekers provided population and birth data. Results: Among asylum seekers the abortion rate (14.4/100... Mehr ...