Table 2.
Number and percentage of a correct response to each question in knowledge section – n (%) (N = 104)
| Correct | Incorrect/ not sure | |
|---|---|---|
| Article 301 | ||
| 1. It is legal for a pregnant woman to undergo an abortion at gestational age up to 12 weeks. | 73 (70.2) | 31 (29.8) |
| Article 305 | ||
| 2. A physician is the only person who can perform abortion for the pregnant legally. | 96 (92.3) | 8 (7.7) |
| 3. A physician who performs abortion for the pregnant with a diagnosis of fetal deformity is illegal. | 84 (80.8) | 20 (19.2) |
| 4. A physician who performs abortion for a pregnancy resulting from rape is legal. | 84 (80.8) | 20 (19.2) |
| 5. A physician can perform abortion legally for a pregnant woman at gestational age 10 weeks whose pregnancy occurred in the period of contraception. | 43 (41.3) | 61 (58.7) |
| 6. A physician can perform abortion legally for a pregnant woman at gestational age between 12–24 weeks under the conditions set by the medical council of Thailand. | 24 (23.1) | 80 (76.9) |
| 7. Abortion performed on pregnant women with her consent at gestational age up to 12 weeks is legal. | 74 (71.2) | 30 (28.8) |
| 8. A physician who performs abortion for the sake of a woman’s mental health is legal. | 56 (53.8) | 48 (46.2) |
| 9. A physician who performs abortion for the sake of a woman’s physical health is legal. | 87 (83.7) | 17 (16.3) |
| Article 301&305 | ||
| 10. It is legal for a pregnant to undergo an abortion at gestational age up to 22 weeks under the conditions set by the medical council of Thailand. | 32 (30.8) | 72 (69.2) |