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Postabortion dysphoria and religion.

M B Tamburrino1, K N Franco, N B Campbell

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo 43699-0008.

Southern Medical Journal
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Women experiencing post-abortion distress found healing in conservative religious beliefs. This study highlights the importance of religion in coping with abortion experiences, suggesting tailored support for women

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Religious Studies

Background:

  • Post-abortion distress is a complex issue influenced by various psychosocial factors.
  • Previous research on post-abortion religiosity has yielded mixed results, potentially due to short follow-up periods.
  • Understanding the role of religion in coping with abortion experiences is crucial for effective support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the influence of psychosocial factors, particularly religion, on women experiencing dysphoria after abortion.
  • To investigate the relationship between religious affiliation changes and psychological outcomes in women with poorly assimilated abortion experiences.
  • To assess the perceived role of religion in the healing process for post-abortion distress.

Main Methods:

  • A survey study involving women identified as dysphoric 1 to 15 years after abortion.

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  • Utilized the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI) and a demographic questionnaire.
  • Mailed surveys to patient-led support groups, achieving a 47% response rate (71 out of 150).

    • Main Results:

    • A significant portion of participants (46%) converted to Fundamentalist or Evangelical churches.
    • Women in conservative denominations reported lower scores on passive-aggressive behavior, ethanol abuse, and avoidance scales on the MCMI.
    • Participants strongly perceived religion as playing a healing role in their recovery.

    Conclusions:

    • Conservative personal values and religious beliefs appear more critical than other demographics in understanding post-abortion attitudes.
    • Changes in religiosity following abortion may become apparent over longer follow-up periods.
    • Treatment for post-abortion dysphoria should incorporate sensitivity to patients' religious beliefs and support their healing through religion.