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Opinions of decision-makers on the liberalization of abortion laws in Mexico
Van Dijk, Marieke G; Lara, Diana; García, Sandra G.
  • Van Dijk, Marieke G; s.af
  • Lara, Diana; s.af
  • García, Sandra G; Reproductive Health Program. Population Council Mexico office.
Salud pública Méx ; 49(6): 394-400, nov.-dic. 2007. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-470749
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: In the last decade, important advances were made in the struggle for reproductive rights in Mexico. The goal of this study was to discover the opinions of decision-makers about the grounds for legal abortion as well as to explore their perceptions about further liberalization of abortion laws countrywide. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In-depth interviews were conducted with eight prominent decision-makers working in governmental health, law and social institutions as well as representatives of political parties. RESULTS: Six decision-makers favored a further liberalization of abortion laws. They proposed several strategies to move forward with liberalization. Two decision-makers were against abortion under all circumstances. CONCLUSIONS: Three factors seem to play a key role in the liberalization of abortion: a liberal party governing at the state level, a favorable public opinion and the pressure of NGOs promoting reproductive rights. A state-by-state approach seems more effective for generating changes in abortion laws.
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OBJETIVO: En la última década se realizaron avances importantes en la lucha por los derechos reproductivos en México. El objetivo del estudio fue conocer las opiniones de tomadores de decisiones (TD) sobre las causales para un aborto legal, así como explorar sus percepciones sobre la liberalización de las leyes en todo el país. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Se realizaron entrevistas a profundidad con ocho TD de instituciones gubernamentales de asuntos sociales, legales y de salud, así como representantes de partidos políticos. RESULTADOS: Seis entrevistados favorecieron la liberalización de las leyes y propusieron varias estrategias para realizarla. Dos entrevistados estuvieron en contra del aborto bajo cualquier circunstancia. CONCLUSIONES: En la liberalización del aborto, tres factores parecen tener un papel relevante: un partido liberal gobernando estatalmente, una opinión pública favorable y la presión de ONG que promueven los derechos reproductivos. El trabajo estatal parece ser más efectivo para generar cambios en las leyes del aborto.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Physicians / Public Health Administration / Abortion, Legal / Decision Making Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Mexico Language: English Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2007 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Physicians / Public Health Administration / Abortion, Legal / Decision Making Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Mexico Language: English Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2007 Type: Article