Myths and Misconceptions about Abortion Among Marginalized Underserved Community

Thapa, Kusum; Karki, Yagya B.; Bista, Krishna

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“…Misconception regarding abortion was seen among 93 (25%) participants as taboo which is in resonance with studies conducted among marginalized underserved community of 6 districts under FPAN of Nepal 21 where 23 (19.65%) respondents thought abortion was sin. Mass media (82.6%) comprised most used source of information in our study while least source of information was friends/ neighbours (31.7%) which has also been reflected by a study at Nepal Medical College 17 with friends (6%) and media (92%).…”

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Abortion Law awareness and Abortion Services Utilization among reproductive age women of Inarwa municipality of Eastern Nepal

Khanal

Ghimire

Bhattachan

et al. 2020

J. Gandaki Med. Coll. Nepal

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Introduction: Globally, reproductive health and quality of life among female population has been found to be unsatisfactory in developing world. Until 1963, Nepal’s 1854 legal code known as MulukiAin was revised numerous times that banned abortion exempting risk of women’s life. Enactment of New Abortion Policy from 2003 brought landmark reforms to the women’s choice in family planning methods and ended the sufferings of lengthy prison sentences for abortion crimes. This study was conducted to explore the level of awareness about abortion law with regard to health care utilization among women of reproductive age group along with its association with socio-demographic characteristics. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in March 2014, in Inarwa Municipality among women of reproductive age group (16 to 49 years). Convenient sampling was done to collect data from households. Data was entered and analyzed in SPSS 11.5 and presented in tabular form. Chi-square test was used to show association of awareness of abortion law and socio-demographic variables. Results: education, age at first marriage and age at 1st pregnancy was found to be significant (p value: <0.005). Conclusion: As media was the most used source of information, more education on awareness of abortion law and health care utilization should be disseminated through this medium.

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Abortion Law awareness and Abortion Services Utilization among reproductive age women of Inarwa municipality of Eastern Nepal

Khanal

Ghimire

Bhattachan

et al. 2020

J. Gandaki Med. Coll. Nepal

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“…This is mainly because of the fear that the target groups may face difficulties in their entire life such as getting the common cold, diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation, delayed labour due to big babies among other fears. Such food taboos have also been strongly embedded within the communities in low and middle-income nations in Asia (Adhikari, 2010;Bista, Karki & Thapa, 2010;Biza-Zepro, 2015). These strong taboos may limit the quality and quantity of food lactating and pregnant women may choose to consume or provide for their children (Bista, Karki & Thapa, 2010;Acharya, 2013;Acharya et al, 2015;Biza-Zepro, 2015).…”

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“…Such food taboos have also been strongly embedded within the communities in low and middle-income nations in Asia (Adhikari, 2010;Bista, Karki & Thapa, 2010;Biza-Zepro, 2015). These strong taboos may limit the quality and quantity of food lactating and pregnant women may choose to consume or provide for their children (Bista, Karki & Thapa, 2010;Acharya, 2013;Acharya et al, 2015;Biza-Zepro, 2015). For example, protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, eggs and legumes are often denied to pregnant women in many other populations and various parts of Asia and Africa (Adhikari, 2010;Bista, Karki & Thapa, 2010;Acharya, 2013;Acharya et al, 2016).…”

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“…While different communities have cultural and traditional beliefs about "dangerous foods" for under-five children and women during lactation and pregnancy. To improve child development and promote maternal and child health, in some Asian and African communities, children, pregnant and lactating women are encouraged to diversify the foods consumed through the use of wild foods such as Dioscorea, wild yam and stinging nettles (Barun & Clarke, 2006;Adhikari, 2010;Bista, Karki & Thapa, 2010;Acharya, 2013;Acharya, et al, 2016).…”

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“…Across the different geographical regions of Nepal, there is a diversity of food habits inspired byfood availability as well as cultural and traditional food beliefs which affect health and nutrition in both positive and negative ways (Adhikari, 2010;Acharya et al, 2016). Several misconceptions in relation to beliefs are regarding food and health-seeking behaviours which still exist in Nepal (Bista, Karki & Thapa, 2010;Acharya, 2013). Sufficient nutritious food is important for the health of pregnant and lactating women and children whereas insufficient food consumption may lead to malnourishment.…”

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Parental Food Beliefs on Pre-School-Aged Children in Kaski District of Nepal: A Qualitative Review

Acharya

Teijlingen

Murphy

et al. 2020

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Background: This study explores food beliefs among poor mothers related to feeding their offspring. Mothers’ misconception of a healthy diet is one of the major causes of nutritional problems in preschool-aged children in Nepal and these beliefs and attitudes can result in the inappropriate feeding of young children. Objectives: The main objectives of this study were:• identify major barriers for recommending healthy food that are associated with existing cultures, religions and ethnic divisions;• assess the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about nutritious food amongst mothers;• assess health-seeking behaviour for children of low socio-economic status. Methods: Study used a qualitative focus group discussion. Fifty participants took part in seven focus groups to explore their food beliefs. The qualitative focus groups aimed to collect in-depth information around food beliefs and data were thematically analysed. Results: The study identified six key themes: (a) poverty; (b) knowledge; (c) policy; (d) beliefs about breastfeeding; (e) food beliefs: and (f) health-seeking behaviours/cultural influences. Many participants thought that illiterate and underserved populations are generally exposed due to financial scarcity, poor knowledge and strongly rooted in cultural practices, and beliefs. This study found ‘diversified views’ as a major barrier to food and health-seeking behaviours. Some groups recognised the negative effects of existing beliefs and taboos. However, the spiritual healers highlighted the importance of linking beliefs with cultural and religious norms and values. They showed the complex relationships between food and health-seeking behaviours and food recommendations with financial status and the perceived cultural practices of society. Conclusions: This study suggests that a public health approach is needed to address nutrition problems associated with behaviour and revealed major barriers which were associated with poverty, resources, and mothers’ education level.

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Roots, Leaves, and Flowers: A Narrative Review of Herbs and Botanicals Used for Self‐Managed Abortion in Asia and the Pacific

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Hamachi,

Soon

et al. 2023

J Midwife Womens Health

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Abortion has existed throughout history, often outside of formal health care systems. This type of care, now called self‐managed abortion, has historically been achieved in part through botanicals and traditional medicines. Their use continues into the modern day, especially in Asia, Hawai‘i, and other Pacific Islands, where indigenous medicine traditions practice alongside allopathic medicine. Many of these botanicals, such as papaya leaves, hibiscus flowers, and young kī, and traditional medicines, such as tianhuafen, yuanhua, and Shenghua Decoction, have undergone scientific and clinical investigation of their potential abortifacient and antifertility action. The incidence of self‐managed abortion with such abortifacients in countries with severe abortion restrictions are only estimates, leading to the possibility that legal rulings and societal pressures may cause underreporting. The Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in the United States also suffer from a lack of abortion access in addition to unique health disparities and barriers to reproductive health care. As difficulties in abortion access increases due to the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, some may seek or even prefer self‐managed abortion through traditional methods that have been passed down in their communities. Midwives and other health care providers may then be contacted during this process. This narrative review provides an overview of the literature on the use of botanicals, herbs, and traditional medicines used for self‐managed abortion, specifically in Asia, Hawai‧i, and other Pacific Islands. Their implications for practice for providers in the United States and further opportunities for research are also presented.

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Myths and Misconceptions about Abortion Among Marginalized Underserved Community

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Abortion Law awareness and Abortion Services Utilization among reproductive age women of Inarwa municipality of Eastern Nepal

Abortion Law awareness and Abortion Services Utilization among reproductive age women of Inarwa municipality of Eastern Nepal

Parental Food Beliefs on Pre-School-Aged Children in Kaski District of Nepal: A Qualitative Review

Roots, Leaves, and Flowers: A Narrative Review of Herbs and Botanicals Used for Self‐Managed Abortion in Asia and the Pacific

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