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All those who accepted MA, and 1 in each 4 or 5 of those who underwent MVA, were invited for an interview. Of those interviewed, 499 chose MA and 542 underwent MVA.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Results<\/jats:title>Many women were not aware of both abortion methods before they came to the clinic. The odds of choosing MA were more than 3 times as high among those who knew about both methods as among those who did not. Of those who had decided on MVA prior to receiving information at the clinic, 29% chose MA. In contrast, only 10% of those who intended to accept MA opted for MVA after receiving information and counseling. Women who had more education, were of the upper Hindu caste, or resided in urban areas were more likely to choose MA.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Conclusion<\/jats:title>Information and counseling have a large impact on the women's choice of an abortion method. 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