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Reproductive coercion: a qualitative study conducted among a community sample of French-Speaking healthcare
Charline Equeter1, Stephan Van den Broucke1, Françoise Adam1,2
1Institute of Psychological Science Research, Psychological Science Research Institute, UCLouvain, Belgium.
Abstract:
Reproductive coercion refers to behaviours aimed at controlling a person's reproductive choices within an intimate relationship. Healthcare professionals should be aware of these practices and know how to respond appropriately. The aim of this study was to map the knowledge, perceptions and experiences of healthcare professionals in French-speaking Belgium regarding reproductive coercion. A qualitative study was conducted with 18 healthcare professionals, mainly gynaecologists and general practitioners. Thematic analysis identified recurring patterns relating to knowledge and understanding of reproductive coercion. Reproductive coercion exists in Belgium but remains poorly recognised by healthcare professionals. Participants demonstrated limited knowledge of the phenomenon, definitions varied, and approaches to addressing it were inconsistent and unclear. These findings highlight the need for training to equip healthcare professionals with the tools needed to identify and manage reproductive coercion.
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