Understanding the Abortion Experiences of Young People to Inform Quality Care in Argentina, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Nigeria

Autor/inn/en	Jacobson, Laura E.; Ramirez, Ana Maria; Bercu, Chiara; Katz, Anna; Gerdts, Caitlin; Baum, Sarah E.
Titel	Understanding the Abortion Experiences of Young People to Inform Quality Care in Argentina, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Nigeria
Quelle	In: Youth & Society, 54 (2022) 6, S.957-981 (25 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Jacobson, Laura E.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0044-118X
DOI	10.1177/0044118X211011015
Schlagwörter	Pregnancy; Decision Making; Cross Cultural Studies; Clinics; Health Services; Adolescents; Young Adults; Access to Information; Social Bias; Privacy; Marital Status; Foreign Countries; Argentina; Bangladesh; Ethiopia; Nigeria + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schwangerschaft; Decision-making; Entscheidungsfindung; Cultural comparison; Kulturvergleich; Health service; Gesundheitsdienst; Gesundheitswesen; Adolescent; Adolescence; Adoleszenz; Jugend; Jugendalter; Jugendlicher; Young adult; Junger Erwachsener; Privatsphäre; Familienstand; Ausland; Argentinien; Bangladesch; Äthiopien
Abstract	Young people face social and structural barriers when accessing abortions. High-quality, sexual and reproductive healthcare is needed; however, literature on youth-informed abortion services is limited. This study assesses accounts of youth who obtained an abortion in Argentina, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Nigeria and provides recommendations to improve person-centered aspects of abortion quality. We analyzed 48 semi-structured interviews with clients recruited from clinics, safe abortion hotlines, and patent and proprietary medicine vendors. We coded transcripts and conducted a thematic analysis. The mean age was 21 years (range 16-24), and the majority had a first trimester, medication abortion. Prominent themes included access to information; privacy; stigma associated with age or marital status; the decision-making process; and comfort and rapport with providers. Youth-centered abortion care should anticipate the distinct needs of younger clients. Supportive providers have an important role in offering a non-judgmental service that makes young clients feel comfortable and prepared. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01