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Abortion, social inequity, and women's health: Obstetrician‐gynecologists as agents of change

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: Unsafe abortion persists as a serious health problem for women. It is rooted in poverty, social inequity, and denial of women's basic human rights. As experience from Latin America and other regions demonstrates, obstetrician-gynecologists can be leaders in supporting reproductive rights and access to safe abortion, through their professional societies and also by way of their roles as providers, academicians, and advocates. Ob-gyns are often most effective when working in partnership with women's organizations, lawyers, and other stakeholders.

Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2006.04.018

Authors: N. Gasman, M.M. Blandon, B.B. Crane

Institution: Ipas

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive Health and Contraception

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2138218209

FWCI: 2.798

Cites: 13

Cited by: 33

Related to: 10