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The experience of abortion for Cook Islands women: exploring the socio-cultural dimensions of abortion safety

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Název: The experience of abortion for Cook Islands women: exploring the socio-cultural dimensions of abortion safety
Autoři: Burry, Kate, Beek, Kristen, Vallely, Lisa, Worth, Heather, Haire, Bridget
Zdroj: Culture, Health & Sexuality. 26:1185-1200
Informace o vydavateli: Informa UK Limited, 2024.
Rok vydání: 2024
Témata: Adult, 5 Gender Equality, anzsrc-for: 4401 Anthropology, 8.1 Organisation and delivery of services, Reproductive health and childbirth, safe abortion, Polynesia, Health Services Accessibility, anzsrc-for: 4206 Public Health, Interviews as Topic, anzsrc-for: 4405 Gender studies, Young Adult, Clinical Research, ‘akama, Pregnancy, Humans, abortion stigma, Qualitative Research, anzsrc-for: 42 Health Sciences, Illegal abortion, Contraception/Reproduction, Induced, Abortion, Pacific islands, 42 Health Sciences, 3 Good Health and Well Being, Abortion, Induced, Focus Groups, anzsrc-for: 1608 Sociology, 4206 Public Health, Women's Health, Cook Islands, anzsrc-for: 2002 Cultural Studies, Female, anzsrc-for: 1117 Public Health and Health Services
Popis: Abortion is significantly restricted by law in most Pacific Island countries, impacting the rights, health and autonomy of people who experience pregnancy. We undertook qualitative research between February and August 2022 on Rarotonga, Cook Islands, where abortion is illegal under most circumstances. We conducted interviews with women who had accessed or tried to access abortion services; people who had supported women to access abortion services; health workers; and advocates to understand their experiences regarding abortion. We conducted focus groups to explore broader social perceptions and experiences of sexual and reproductive health and rights, including abortion. Participants described their abortion decisions and methods, and their negotiation of the personal context of their sexual behaviours, pregnancies, and abortions relative to their socio-cultural context and values. As defined by the World Health Organization, safe abortion relates to the methods and equipment used and the skills of the abortion provider. We argue for an expansion of this definition to consider inclusion of reference to individuals' 'abortion safety nets' as the sum of their access to financial, political, health care and socio-cultural resources. These safety nets are shaped by discourses related to abortion and socio-cultural support and values, impacting physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual health.
Druh dokumentu: Article
Popis souboru: application/pdf
Jazyk: English
ISSN: 1464-5351
1369-1058
DOI: 10.1080/13691058.2024.2305814
Přístupová URL adresa: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38315568
Rights: CC BY
Přístupové číslo: edsair.doi.dedup.....d09354c44221969f1423bea85308d56d
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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Abstrakt:Abortion is significantly restricted by law in most Pacific Island countries, impacting the rights, health and autonomy of people who experience pregnancy. We undertook qualitative research between February and August 2022 on Rarotonga, Cook Islands, where abortion is illegal under most circumstances. We conducted interviews with women who had accessed or tried to access abortion services; people who had supported women to access abortion services; health workers; and advocates to understand their experiences regarding abortion. We conducted focus groups to explore broader social perceptions and experiences of sexual and reproductive health and rights, including abortion. Participants described their abortion decisions and methods, and their negotiation of the personal context of their sexual behaviours, pregnancies, and abortions relative to their socio-cultural context and values. As defined by the World Health Organization, safe abortion relates to the methods and equipment used and the skills of the abortion provider. We argue for an expansion of this definition to consider inclusion of reference to individuals' 'abortion safety nets' as the sum of their access to financial, political, health care and socio-cultural resources. These safety nets are shaped by discourses related to abortion and socio-cultural support and values, impacting physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual health.
ISSN:14645351
13691058
DOI:10.1080/13691058.2024.2305814