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Welcome to the CareConfidential research library

We aim to include here a summary of important research findings in relation to abortion, adoption and parenting.

Click on the subject of interest to find the full list. You will find a brief summary of each research item and can then click through to the reference to the research and, where available, a link to more details.

If you are aware of other useful research not included, you can send us details and we will add them where appropriate.

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Physical Effects of Abortion
Miscarriage
Physical Complications
Premature Birth
Risk of Breast Cancer
Psychological Effects of Abortion
After Foetal Abnormality
Effect on Men
Effect on Relationships
Mental Health
Sexual Dysfunction
Suicide
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Adoption
Parenting
Sex Education
Teenage Pregnancy
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New study shows negative impact of abortion on relationships

New study published in the peer-reviewed journal Public Health has found that abortion can impact relationships for both women and men.

Forced abortion in America

'Forced Abortion in America' documents many cases of violence in which pregnant girls, teens and women were threatened, assaulted or killed for refusing to abort. Homicide has been found to be the leading cause of death among pregnant women in US.

Abortion link to increased risk of premature births

Huge German study substantiates the link between abortion and an increased risk of premature births. Woman with one prior abortion, very pre-term birth risk is boosted by 30%, while more than one prior abortion the risk increases by 90%.

Abortion increases risks of mental health disorders more than other traumas

Study shows that women who have aborted are at a higher risk for a variety of mental health problems including anxiety, mood, and substance abuse disorders.

Increased risk of mental disorders associated with abortion

A second study in New Zealand finds increase in risk of mental disorders associated with abortion. It found that women who had had abortions had rates of mental disorder that were about 30% higher.

Outcomes of adoption from public care

Covers the state of play of adoption from local authority care in the UK and research into the factors influencing placement outcomes.

Family characteristics and sexual risk behaviors

Men whose mothers worked were likely to have first intercourse at a younger age than others, whereas those raised by both parents were likely to delay sexual initiation and to have fewer partners during their lifetime.

Bibliography of literature related to abortion's effects

Largest detailed bibliography of literature related to abortion's effects on women, men, their children and society.

Increase in teenage pregnancy in deprived areas

From the 1980s to the 1990s the difference in rates of teenage pregnancy between more affluent and more deprived areas widened.

Good parent communication prevents early sex

The quality of parent-child communications about sex and sexuality appears to be a strong determinant of adolescents' sexual behavior.

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