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J A Reeves1, P Goedken1, K S Hall2
1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
|December 7, 2021
Summary
Anesthesia providers in the southeastern US have diverse views on abortion. Most are willing to provide anesthesia for second-trimester abortions in specific clinical situations.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Reproductive Health
- Medical Ethics
Background:
- Clinician willingness to provide abortion care is multifaceted.
- Anesthesia providers' experiences in abortion care are understudied.
- Understanding these perspectives is crucial for comprehensive reproductive healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore anesthesia providers' perspectives on providing anesthesia for abortion care.
- To understand factors influencing willingness to provide abortion services.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with 15 anesthesia providers in the southeastern US.
- Participants recruited from anesthesiology meetings and via snowball sampling.
- Data analyzed using iterative inductive and deductive coding.
Main Results:
- Participants showed varied personal attitudes towards abortion indications.
- Acceptability was higher for maternal/fetal health indications compared to social/financial ones.
- Most providers expressed willingness to offer anesthesia for abortion in defined clinical scenarios.
Conclusions:
- Anesthesia providers in the southeastern US hold a range of personal views on abortion.
- Willingness to provide anesthesia for second-trimester abortions is scenario-dependent.
- Findings can guide future research and professional development to enhance abortion care.
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