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Abstract Objective: To explore the current status of reproductive health knowledge among women seeking induced abortion in order to provide the evidence for improving quality of service in post-abortion family planning. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 836 women (15 to 45 years old) seeking induced abortion in 4 hospitals in Xuhui District of Shanghai. Results: The respondents' scores of reproductive health knowledge were low and the average score was 8.27±3.52. The awareness of appropriate contraceptives was low, which was relevant to the age, educational level and occupation. The positive correlation was found between the awareness of contraceptive and age as well as the educational level in unmarried women. The recurrent induced abortion rate of the respondents was 58.4%, which was related to the educational level of their partners （χ2=10.90，P<0.05）besides their age (χ2=27.77，P<0.05) and the educational level (χ2=23.29，P<0.05). Conclusion: The post-abortion family planning services in hospitals should be normalized. Meanwhile，an involvement of male partner should be advocated. The publicity education of family planning should be carried out according to the characteristics of population distribution.
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