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[Artificial abortus from the male partner's perspective]
Beáta Magda Nagy1,2, Adrien Rigó1
1Pszichológiai Intézet, Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem, Bölcsészet- és Társadalomtudományi Kar Budapest.
Orvosi Hetilap
|April 30, 2019
Summary
Male partners play a crucial role in abortion care, supporting women
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Men's Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Induced abortion research often overlooks male partners' perspectives.
- Men are equally involved in conception and abortion decisions.
- Understanding male partners' needs is vital for comprehensive abortion care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the status and importance of male partners in abortion care.
- To highlight the benefits of male involvement for both partners and healthcare providers.
- To emphasize the practical considerations for integrating men into abortion services.
Main Methods:
- Review of empirical findings on male partners' involvement in abortion care.
- Analysis of professional considerations and practical approaches.
- Synthesis of existing research on male partners' experiences and needs.
Main Results:
- Male involvement in abortion care supports men's emotional well-being and aids women's adaptation.
- Forms of involvement include accompanying the partner, pre- and post-abortion counseling, and presence during the procedure.
- Partner support is linked to positive abortion experiences and better recovery for women, when desired.
Conclusions:
- Integrating male partners into abortion care enhances joint decision-making and shared responsibility for contraception.
- Tailored counseling for male partners improves understanding of procedures and consequences.
- Increased male involvement can contribute to reducing the incidence of induced abortion.