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Women's experiences when unsure about whether or not to have an abortion in the first trimester

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Abortion during the first trimester is legal in most Western countries. However, deciding to terminate a pregnancy is a challenging process, and some women arrive at the abortion clinic still not absolutely certain. We explored the experiences of 13 pregnant Norwegian women struggling to finalize their decision, interviewing them before and after their decision. Verification of the pregnancy meant a new reality for the women. They started to consider their readiness, describing the experience as a lonely journey during which their values were challenged. A feeling of existential loneliness dominated the decision-making process and the implementation.

Source: Health Care For Women International

DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2018.1465945

Authors: Marianne Kjelsvik, Ragnhild J. Tveit Sekse, Asgjerd Litleré Moi, Elin M. Aasen, Catherine A. Chesla, Eva Gjengedal

Institutions: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, University of Bergen, Haukeland University Hospital, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, Molde University College

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive Health and Contraception

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2801059494

FWCI: 2.641

Cites: 49

Cited by: 34

Related to: 10