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[The decision process in induced abortion].

T S Ytterstad1, A Tollan

  • 1Kvinneklinikken, Regionsykehuset i Tromsø.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|June 20, 1990
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Women undergoing elective abortion decisions often consult partners or friends, who usually offer support. While most women report making the final decision independently, some experience partner influence.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Sociology of Health
  • Medical Decision-Making

Context:

  • Elective abortion decisions among women.
  • Interviews conducted at the University Hospital of Tromsø.
  • Data collected from 45 women in 1988.

Purpose:

  • To describe the decision-making patterns of women seeking elective abortions.
  • To understand the influence of consultations on abortion decisions.
  • To identify who women consult and their perceived support.

Summary:

  • Most women interviewed consulted at least one person, typically a partner or female friend, before their abortion decision.
  • The majority of consulted individuals supported the woman's decision, regardless of its nature.
  • Women generally reported making the final abortion decision themselves, though two were persuaded by their partner.

Impact:

  • Highlights the social support networks influencing reproductive health choices.
  • Provides insight into the autonomy and external influences in elective abortion decisions.
  • Informs healthcare providers about the psychosocial aspects of abortion care.

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