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THE EXPERIENCES OF PREGNANT WOMEN WHO REQUEST AN ABORTION

Social Work, 2010-03, Vol.46 (1), p.69-87 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

ISSN: 0037-8054 ;EISSN: 2312-7198 ;DOI: 10.15270/46-1-184 ;CODEN: MWSWE6

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  • Title:
    THE EXPERIENCES OF PREGNANT WOMEN WHO REQUEST AN ABORTION
  • Author: Humpel, Susan ; Strydom, Herman
  • Subjects: Abortion ; an abortion ; Disengagement ; Females ; Hospitals ; Pregnancy ; pregnant women ; Unwanted Pregnancy
  • Is Part Of: Social Work, 2010-03, Vol.46 (1), p.69-87
  • Description: Although pregnancy termination has been legal in South Africa since 1997, pregnant women who request an abortion can find themselves in a dilemma & are often dependent on professional assistance. The women can be guided & supported in overcoming obstacles & normalising her functioning through crisis intervention. This study, of 25 pregnant women who participated in pre-abortion counselling at Potchefstroom Hospital, aimed to; discuss unwanted pregnancy as a life experience; distinguish between adults & teenagers who requested an abortion; study the meaning a woman attaches to the termination; & compile a profile of those that request an abortion. The findings showed that the causes & experiences of unwanted pregnancy included: ambivalence; denial; anger; depression; fear; helplessness; & detachment. Also shown to be a contributing factor included the relationship with, & the attitudes of, the biological father, & general poverty. The authors conclude that women with unwanted pregnancy should not be ignored, & social work aid should be available when & if it is needed. Adapted from the source document.
  • Publisher: Stellenbosch University
  • Language: English;Afrikaans
  • Identifier: ISSN: 0037-8054
    EISSN: 2312-7198
    DOI: 10.15270/46-1-184
    CODEN: MWSWE6
  • Source: DOAJ Directory of Open Access Journals
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