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[Analysis of attitudes about abortion].
D Boldureanu1, C Alexandru, G Andruseac
1Disciplina Management general şi Marketing, Facultatea de Bioinginerie Medicală, Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie Gr.T. Popa Iaşi.
Summary
This study examines evolving abortion attitudes, noting a shift from criminal to therapeutic procedures influenced by bio-politics. It explores medical students' views on legal abortion conditions and the reasons behind varying personal stances.
Area of Science:
- Sociology of Medicine
- Bioethics
- Public Health Policy
Context:
- Over the past century, societal attitudes toward abortion have undergone significant transformations.
- These shifts are influenced by concepts like Foucault's "bio-power" and the redefinition of abortion as a therapeutic procedure.
Purpose:
- To analyze the evolving attitudes towards abortion within the last century.
- To explore the responses of Medical Bioengineering Faculty students regarding conditions for legal abortion availability.
- To identify factors contributing to individual differences in abortion attitudes.
Summary:
- The study identifies two key trends in abortion attitudes: the influence of bio-politics and the procedural shift from criminal to therapeutic.
- It investigates student perspectives on legal abortion criteria and the underlying reasons for diverse personal viewpoints on the issue.
Impact:
- Provides insights into how bio-political frameworks shape public health policies concerning reproductive rights.
- Contributes to understanding the nuanced perspectives of future medical professionals on abortion.
- Highlights the importance of individual and societal factors in shaping attitudes towards abortion.