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Southeastern US anesthesia providers' perspectives on abortion provision: Inductive findings from a qualitative study
Jennifer A Reeves1, Peggy Goedken1, Kelli S Hall2
1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Contraception
|May 10, 2023
Summary
Anesthesia providers
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Anesthesiology
- Reproductive Health
Background:
- Healthcare providers, including anesthesia providers, have diverse personal views on abortion.
- These personal views can impact their willingness to participate in abortion care.
- Understanding these perspectives is crucial for comprehensive reproductive healthcare services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the perspectives of anesthesia providers in the Southeastern US regarding abortion provision.
- To identify factors influencing their decision to provide anesthesia for hospital-based induced abortions.
Main Methods:
- Conducted in-depth, individual interviews with practicing anesthesia providers in the Southeastern US.
- Utilized a semistructured interview guide covering obstetric experiences, abortion cases, and personal attitudes.
- Employed thematic analysis of qualitative data using inductive approaches.
Main Results:
- Fifteen anesthesia providers participated, representing varied backgrounds and experience levels.
- Participants balanced personal and professional viewpoints when deciding to provide anesthesia for abortions.
- Many were willing to provide anesthesia even if personally disagreeing with certain abortion indications, citing medical ethics.
- All participants affirmed that the abortion decision rests with the patient and obstetrician, not the anesthesia provider.
Conclusions:
- Anesthesia providers' participation in abortion care is influenced by a combination of personal beliefs and professional roles.
- Recognizing the distinction between personal and professional viewpoints is key to engaging anesthesia providers.
- Clarifying the anesthesia provider's role in decision-making can enhance interdisciplinary abortion care, particularly for complex cases.
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