terminating a pregnancy that is wanted or meaningful
perceived pressure from others to terminate a pregnancy
perceived opposition to the abortion from partners, family, and/or friends
lack of perceived social support from others
various personality traits (e.g., low self-esteem, a pessimistic outlook, low-perceived control over life)
a history of mental health problems prior to the pregnancy
feelings of stigma
perceived need for secrecy
exposure to antiabortion picketing
use of avoidance and denial coping strategies
feelings of commitment to the pregnancy
ambivalence about the abortion decision
low perceived ability to cope with the abortion
history of prior abortion
late term abortion
being an adolescent (not an adult)
having a non-elective (therapeutic or coerced) abortion
prior history of abortion (having a second or third abortion, or more)