Stigma, Social Support, and Decision Satisfaction in Terminations of Pregnancy for Medical Reasons
Tayler Hendrix,
Julia Roncoroni,
Brigid Magdamo
et al.
Abstract:Objective:
Existing abortion stigma research has rarely isolated the reason for termination; thus, the consequences of termination for medical reasons (TFMR) are poorly understood. We aimed to understand the association of stigma and social support with decision satisfaction in TFMR.
Methods:
We performed a cross-sectional study on the experiences of 132 individuals who had a TFMR in the second or third trimester. We recruited participants
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