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Univ. salud ; 24(3): 248-255, sep.-dic. 2022. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1410292

ABSTRACT

Introducción: La interrupción voluntaria del embarazo es un asunto político que polariza las opiniones y genera controversias entre el sector salud, social, económico y cultural. Objetivo: Determinar el nivel de conocimiento y actitudes sobre la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo en estudiantes de dos programas de Ciencias de la Salud de Cartagena. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo transversal, se aplicó el cuestionario adaptado por Marceliano y Medrano a 231 estudiantes de Enfermería y Medicina, los datos se analizaron obteniendo frecuencias relativas y absolutas. Resultados: El nivel de conocimiento de los estudiantes fue alto con 92,20% (213). Sin embargo, el 37,2% (86) no sabía cuáles eran las tres causales para que el aborto no se considere un delito. El 56,7% asume actitudes negativas hacia firmar una petición para legalizar el aborto y el 18,8% considera que si una mujer se realiza un aborto debe ir a la cárcel. Conclusión: El nivel de conocimiento de los estudiantes de medicina y enfermería es alto, sin embargo, los patrones muestran desconocimiento sobre las causales de legalización del aborto de acuerdo con la norma vigente y una variabilidad de actitudes positivas y negativas ante la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo.


Introduction: Voluntary interruption of pregnancy is a political issue that polarizes opinions and generates controversy within the health, social, economic, and cultural sectors. Objective: To determine the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding voluntary interruption of pregnancy in university students from two Health Sciences programs of Cartagena. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study; the questionnaire adapted by Marceliano and Medrano was given to 231 students within the Nursing and Medical programs; the data was analyzed through relative and absolute frequencies. Results: The level of knowledge of the students was high with a 92.20% (213). Yet, a 37.2% (86) did not know the three reasons why abortion is not considered a crime. 56.7% have negative attitudes regarding signing a petition to legalize abortion and an 18.8% believe that a woman who has an abortion should go to jail. Conclusion: The level of knowledge in medical and nursing students is high, yet the patterns show lack of knowledge of the reasons for legalization of abortion according to the current laws and a variety of positive and negative attitudes regarding the voluntary interruption of pregnancy.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Students , Abortion , Students, Health Occupations , Universities , Abortion, Induced , Abortion, Legal , Abortion, Therapeutic
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Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet ; 44(6): 560-566, 2022 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35820422

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OBJECTIVE: To identify the barriers to provide to women and adequately train physicians on therapeutic abortions in public hospitals in Peru. METHODS: Descriptive cross-sectional survey-based study. We invited 400 obstetrics and gynecology specialists from 7 academic public hospitals in Lima and 8 from other regions of Peru. Expert judges validated the survey. RESULTS: We collected survey results from 160 participants that met the inclusion criteria. Of those, 63.7% stated that the hospital where they work does not offer abortion training. Most of the participants consider that the position of the Peruvian government regarding therapeutic abortion is indifferent or deficient. The major limitations to provide therapeutic abortions included Peruvian law (53.8%), hospital policies (18.8%), and lack of experts (10.6%). CONCLUSION: Most surveyed physicians supported therapeutic abortions and showed interest in improving their skills. However, not all hospitals offer training and education. The limited knowledge of the physicians regarding the law and institutional policies, as well as fear of ethical, legal, and religious repercussions, were the main barriers for providing abortions.


OBJETIVO: Identificar as barreiras para oferecer às mulheres e capacitar adequadamente os médicos sobre abortos terapêuticos nos hospitais públicos do Peru. MéTODOS: Estudo descritivo transversal baseado em inquérito. Convidamos 400 especialistas em obstetrícia e ginecologia de 7 hospitais públicos acadêmicos de Lima e 8 de outras regiões do Peru. Juízes especialistas validaram a pesquisa. RESULTADOS: Coletamos os resultados da pesquisa de 160 participantes que atenderam aos critérios de inclusão. Destes, 63,7% afirmaram que o hospital onde trabalham não oferece treinamento sobre aborto. A maioria dos participantes considera que a posição do governo peruano em relação ao aborto terapêutico é indiferente ou deficiente. As principais limitações para fornecer abortos terapêuticos incluem a lei peruana (53,8%), políticas hospitalares (18,8%) e falta de especialistas (10,6%). CONCLUSãO: A maioria dos médicos pesquisados apoiava o aborto terapêutico e demonstrava interesse em aprimorar suas habilidades. No entanto, nem todos os hospitais oferecem treinamento e educação. O conhecimento limitado dos médicos sobre a lei e as políticas institucionais, além do medo de repercussões éticas, legais e religiosas, foram as principais barreiras para a realização do aborto.


Subject(s)
Abortion, Legal , Abortion, Therapeutic , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Hospitals, Public , Humans , Peru , Pregnancy
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Rev. colomb. obstet. ginecol ; 73(1): 39-47, Jan.-Mar. 2022. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1376920

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RESUMEN Objetivos: caracterizar una cohorte de mujeres con interrupción voluntaria del embarazo (IVE) y describir las complicaciones intraoperatorias según la técnica aplicada. Materiales y métodos: estudio descriptivo, de cohorte histórica en mujeres intervenidas a IVE en dos Instituciones Prestadoras de Salud-IPS en Medellín, Colombia, en el 2019. Se excluyeron aquellas mujeres con infección pélvica, e infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS). Se realizó un muestreo consecutivo, se evaluaron variables sociodemográficas, de salud sexual y reproductiva, características clínicas del embarazo, causa legal de la IVE, características de la atención y las complicaciones hasta los 7 días posteriores al procedimiento de las técnicas de IVE. Finalmente, se hace análisis descriptivo. Resultados: durante el periodo de estudio hubo 1.520 mujeres elegibles de las cuales 46 fueron intervenidas en otras instituciones por lo que quedaron 1.474 candidatas a ingresar al estudio, de estas se excluyeron 30 por presentar infecciones pélvicas o de transmisión sexual, por lo que, finalmente, se analizaron 1.444 mujeres gestantes. Los riesgos para la salud de la mujer fueron la causa legal más frecuente con un 94,3%. El 99% de las mujeres tenían asesoría previa, y el 78,4% aceptó algún método anticonceptivo post-IVE. El 95,6% de las mujeres fueron intervenidas por la técnica de aspiración manual endouterina (AMEU) y al 4,4% se la practicó la técnica de dilatación y curetaje (D&C). En un 17,56% de las pacientes intervenidas con D&C se presentaron complicaciones hasta el séptimo día posoperatorio, no hubo complicaciones en el grupo sometido a AMEU, el 80% de las mujeres asistieron a control el séptimo día post-IVE. Conclusiones: la AMEU es un procedimiento seguro que no generó complicaciones intraoperatorias en el procedimiento, mientras la D&C se acompañó de complicaciones en una de cada seis pacientes. Se requieren estudios prospectivos que evalúen la seguridad y costos de las diferentes alternativas de IVE.


ABSTRACT Objectives: To characterize a cohort of women with voluntary interruption of pregnancy (VIP) and to describe intraoperative complications according to the technique used. Materials and methods: Descriptive study in a historical cohort of women undergoing VIP in two healthcare institutions in Medellín, Colombia, in 2019. Women with pelvic infection and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) were included. Consecutive sampling was used. Sociodemographic, sexual and reproductive health, clinical characteristics of the pregnancy, legal cause of the VIP, characteristics of the care process and complications of the VIP techniques up to postprocedural day 7 were the measured variables. A descriptive analysis was carried out. Results: Overall, 1,520 women were identified as eligible during the study period. Of them, 46 were intervened in other institutions, leaving 1,474 candidates to enter the study. Of them, 30 were excluded because of pelvic or sexually transmitted infections. Ultimately, 1,444 pregnant women were included in the analysis. Risk to the mother's health was the most frequent legal cause in 94.3% of cases. Ninety-nine percent of women received pre-procedural counseling, and 78.4% agreed to use some form of contraception after VIP. Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) was used in 95.6% of women and dilation and curettage (D&C) in 4.4%. Complications up to postoperative day 7 occurred in 17.56%, and there were no complications in the MVA group; 80% of women attended the follow-up visit on post-VIP day 7. Conclusions: MVA is a safe procedure which was not associated with intraperatory comoplications. D&C was associated to complications in one of each six patients. Prospective studies to assess the safety and cost of the different VIP options are required.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Abortion , Abortion, Therapeutic , Family Planning Services
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Buenos Aires; Centro de Estudios de Estado y Sociedad (CEDES); 1a ed; 2022. 37 p
Monography in Spanish | BINACIS, LILACS | ID: biblio-1418583

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La aprobación de la Ley 27.610 de Acceso a la Interrupción Voluntaria del Embarazo (IVE) y a la Atención Posaborto marca una nueva etapa para la política de salud sexual y reproductiva argentina, que, como suele ocurrir, arrastra y se nutre de lo acumulado, y encuentra nuevos desafíos y respuestas. Bajo ese contexto, este documento introduce las "tareas compartidas", una estrategia de salud que impulsa la formación y habilitación de trabajadores de salud no médicos1 para labores específicas en la atención de IVE/ILE, de manera que puedan desempeñarse en ellas. Es una apuesta para ampliar el elenco del personal involucrado en la garantía y también para enfatizar el trabajo en equipos conformados por distintos profesionales (es decir, multiprofesional) y no jerárquico.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Abortion, Therapeutic , Reproductive Health , Occupational Groups , Women's Health , Abortion, Legal
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Rev. Univ. Ind. Santander, Salud ; 53(1): e21013, Marzo 12, 2021. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1356822

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Resumen Introducción: El embarazo no planeado o no intencional y el aborto son situaciones que afectan la vida de mujeres a nivel mundial, sin distinción de etnia, edad, riqueza, o ubicación geográfica, sin embargo, tiene una mayor posibilidad de presentarse y generar consecuencias negativas en mujeres con ciertas determinantes sociales. Objetivo: Mostrar el estado actual de la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo en países de Latinoamérica y del Caribe con énfasis en el reciente avance de la legislación argentina sucedido durante diciembre del 2020. Metodología: Se realizó una búsqueda no estructurada de información sobre la legislación del aborto en países de Latinoamérica y del Caribe y se hizo una revisión de tema sobre aspectos actuales y relevantes de la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo. Conclusiones: Es necesario que prestadores de servicios de salud y sociedad latinoamericana repasen las lecciones aprendidas de diferentes países sobre las consecuencias negativas para la salud de las mujeres y sus familias debido a las restricciones para acceder al aborto seguro. El mejoramiento de la calidad y las capacidades de los sistemas de salud en los países de bajos y medianos recursos, con mayor inversión e investigación en temas de salud sexual y reproductiva, resultará en la eliminación de barreras e inequidades en la prestación de atención médica a las mujeres, respetando sus derechos y autonomía.


Abstract Introduction: Unplanned or unintended pregnancy and abortion are situations that affect the lives of women worldwide without distinction of ethnicity, age, economic level, or geographical location. However, they have a greater probability of occurring and negative consequences in women with certain social determinants. Objective: Our main objective is to show the current state of the Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy in Latin American and Caribbean countries with special emphasis on the recent advance of the legislation of Argentina that occurred last December. Methodology: An unstructured search for information about Abortion Legislation in Latin American and Caribbean countries was carried out and a subject revision on current and relevant aspects of Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy was made. Conclusions: It is necessary that as Health Service providers and as a Latin American Society, we review the lessons learned from different countries about the negative consequences on the health of women and their families due to the restrictions for accessing legal abortions. Improving the quality and capacity of the health system in low- and middle- income countries, in addition to greater investment and research in sexual and reproductive health issues, will derive a removal of barriers and inequity related to the provision of medical attention for women while respecting their rights and autonomy.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Sex Education , Abortion, Criminal , Abortion, Induced , Abortion, Legal , Abortion, Therapeutic , Abortion
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In. Fernández, Anabela. Manejo de la embarazada crítica y potencialmente grave. Montevideo, Cuadrado, 2021. p.531-537.
Monography in Spanish | LILACS, UY-BNMED, BNUY | ID: biblio-1377889
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Buenos Aires; CEDES. Centro de Estudios de Estado y Sociedad; Gynuity; 2020. 8 p.
Monography in Portuguese | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1425510

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Este recurso oferece um guia baseado em evidências para garantir a continuidade do atendimento do aborto usando só misoprostol, reduzindo os exames que se solicitam e as consultas presenciais. Esta informação pode ajudar a realizar ajustes baseados em evidências nas práticas clínicas para garantir que as pessoas continuem tendo acesso a um atendimento de alta qualidade. Ao mesmo tempo, pode contribuir para limitar as visitas desnecessárias às instituições de saúde e reduzir os custos tanto para as pessoas que solicitam um aborto quanto para o sistema de saúde. Este guia foi desenvolvido de acordo com as diretrizes da Organização Mundial da Saúde e da Federação Internacional de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia de que se mantenham os serviços essenciais da saúde reprodutiva durante a emergência da COViD-191,2 e apresenta opções para simplificar o atendimento uma vez que tiver passado a crise.


Subject(s)
Abortion, Legal , Abortion, Therapeutic , COVID-19 , Misoprostol , Pandemics , Reproductive Health
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Buenos Aires; CEDES. Centro de Estudios de Estado y Sociedad; Gynuity. Health Project; 2020. 10 p.
Monography in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1425515

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Cette ressource offre des conseils basés sur les preuves autour l'avortement avec le misoprostol seul tout en limitant les visites à la clinique et les tests requis afin d'assurer la continuité des soins. Il s'agit d'aider les prestataires de soins à effectuer des ajustements basés sur les preuves dans la pratique clinique pour permettre un accès sûr à des soins de haute qualité tout en limitant les visites inutiles dans les établissements médicaux et en réduisant potentiellement les coûts pour les personnes qui demandent un avortement ainsi que pour le système de santé Les directives ont été élaborées conformément aux appels de l'Organisation Mondiale de la Santé et de la Fédération Internationale de Gynécologie et d'Obstétrique afin de maintenir les services essentiels de santé reproductive pendant l'urgence COVID-191,2 et présentent des options pour simplifier les soins une fois la crise passée.


Subject(s)
Humans , Abortion, Legal , Abortion, Therapeutic , COVID-19 , Misoprostol , Pandemics , Reproductive Health
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Buenos Aires; CEDES. Centro de Estudios de Estado y Sociedad; Gynuity. Health Project; 2020. 8 p.
Monography in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1425531

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This resource offers evidence-based guidance on abortion with misoprostol alone while limiting clinic visits and required tests to ensure the continuity of care. It can help providers make evidence-based adjustments in clinical practice to enable safe access to high quality care while limiting unnecessary visits to medical facilities and possibly reducing costs to people seeking abortion and to the health system. The guidance was developed in accordance with the World Health Organization's and the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics' calls to maintain essential reproductive health services during the COVID-19 emergency1,2 and presents options for simplifying care after the crisis has passed.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Misoprostol , Abortion, Legal , Abortion, Therapeutic , COVID-19 , Reproductive Health Services , Pandemics
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Buenos Aires; CEDES; Gynuity; 2020. 8 p.
Monography in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1425607

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Este recurso ofrece una guía basada en evidencias para garantizar la continuidad de la atención del aborto usando solo misoprostol, reduciendo los estudios que se solicitan y las consultas presenciales. Esta información puede ayudar a realizar ajustes basados en evidencias en las prácticas clínicas para garantizar que las personas sigan teniendo acceso a una atención de alta calidad. Al mismo tiempo, puede contribuir a limitar las visitas innecesarias a las instituciones de salud y reducir los costos tanto para las personas que solicitan un aborto como para el sistema de salud. Esta guía fue desarrollada en concordancia con los llamamientos de la Organización Mundial de la Salud y de la Federación Internacional de Ginecología y Obstetricia de que se mantengan los servicios esenciales de salud reproductiva durante la emergencia del COVID-191,2 y presenta opciones para simplificar la atención una vez que haya pasado la crisis.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Misoprostol , Abortion, Legal , Abortion, Therapeutic , Reproductive Health
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Rev. med. Risaralda ; 25(2): 149-156, jul.-dic. 2019. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1115757

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Resumen La interrupción voluntaria del embarazo es una opción legal en algunos países bajo circunstancias especiales. Se quiso explorar las actitudes, los conocimientos y las prácticas de internos de medicina frente a la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo en Medellín-Colombia. Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo de corte. Se analizaron variables sociodemográficas, actitudes, conocimientos y prácticas frente a la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo de las variables. La información se analizó con el software SPSS® versión 21.0. Se obtuvo consentimiento informado y aprobación del comité de ética universitario. El principal motivo para realizar la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo, fue por riesgo para la salud mental de la madre. Acerca de la objeción de conciencia el 54,7 % la tiene, 21 % objetó conciencia durante el pregrado y el 86,7 % conoce correctamente el proceso a seguir para hacerlo. La totalidad de los encuestados identifica las circunstancias en las cuales el aborto está despenalizado en Colombia, el 96 % conoce el objetivo de la sentencia C355 y el 41 % desconoce que no se establece edad gestacional para practicarla. De los internos que presenciaron IVE el 25,7 % tuvo una repercusión emocional severa con recuerdos frecuentes de lo ocurrido y el 48,7% tristeza con otras emociones.


Abstract Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy (VIP) is legal under special circumstances in some countries. The objective of this study was to evaluate the skills, knowledge and attitudes about VIP in medical interns from a private university in Colombia. A cross-sectional study with primary data collection was preformed. A descriptive analysis was done for the variables; socio-demographic, skills, knowledge and attitudes about VIP. The SPSS® software, version 21.0, was used for the statistical analysis. A written consent was signed and approved by the research ethics committee. The primary circumstance to practice a VIP was if the mother´s mental health was at risk. 54,7 % of the interns endorsed having a conscientious objection and 21 % applied it during their internship year. 86,7 % of the students answered correctly about how to proceed in a VIP case. All of them identified the special circumstances, in which VIP can be done in Colombia, and 96 % recognized the law, but only 41 % knew details about gestational time limits. 25,7 % of the students report having emotional consequences after witnessing a VIP; 48,7 % presented with depressed mood.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Pregnancy , Adult , Abortion, Therapeutic , Internship and Residency , Mental Health , Cross-Sectional Studies , Colombia , Conscience , Emotions , Abortion , Medical Staff, Hospital
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Rev. colomb. obstet. ginecol ; 70(3): 174-180, Abr-Jun. 2019.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1058408

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RESUMEN Objetivo: describir la seguridad del tratamiento médico-quirúrgico empleado en mujeres que acuden a interrupción voluntaria del embarazo. Materiales y métodos: cohorte histórica. Se incluyeron todas las mujeres embarazadas, hasta con 26 semanas de edad gestacional, a quienes se les dio tratamiento para interrupción voluntaria del embarazo en una institución de referencia en Medellín, Colombia, entre enero de 2013 y diciembre de 2014. Muestreo consecutivo. Se midieron las variables sociodemográficas obstétricas, los efectos no deseados y las complicaciones en el tratamiento de la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo. Se hizo análisis descriptivo. Resultados: se incluyeron 87 mujeres, la mediana de edad de las mujeres al momento de la interrupción fue de 24 años (rango intercuartílico [Rq] = 12), el 69,0 % estaban solteras y el 73,4 % desempleadas. La principal causa de interrupción fue el riesgo para la salud de la madre en el 61,0 %, seguido por antecedente de violencia sexual en el 26,4 % y malformaciones fetales en el 12,6 %; un total de 70 mujeres (80,4 %) tenía menos de 18 semanas de gestación y fueron tratadas con misoprostol más aspiración manual endouterina; 17 (19,6 %) tenían entre 18 y 26 semanas de gestación, las cuales recibieron misoprostol y legrado. El primer grupo (edad gestacional <18 semanas) no presentó complicaciones, solo efectos no deseados tales como dolor y vómito; el segundo grupo (> o igual a 18 semanas) presentó hemorragia en el 41 % de los casos. Conclusiones: el riesgo para la salud materna constituyó el principal motivo para la interrupción del embarazo. La interrupción del embarazo antes de la semana 18 es segura, entre las semanas 18 a 26, con misoprostol y legrado uterino, se acompañó de una alta frecuencia de hemorragia.


ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the safety of medical and surgical treatments used in women seeking voluntary pregnancy termination. Materials and Methods: Historical cohort of all pregnant women with up to 26 weeks of gestation who received treatment for voluntary pregnancy termination in a referral institution in Medellín, Colombia, between January 2013 and December 2014. Sampling was consecutive. Measured variables included sociodemographic and obstetric variables, undesired effects, and complications of the voluntary pregnancy termination treatment. A descriptive analysis was carried out. Results: Overall, 87 women were included. The mean age at the time of termination was 24 years (inter-quartile range [IQR] = 12), 69.0 % were single, and 73,4 % were unemployed. The main reason for termination was the risk to the mother's health in 61,0 % of cases, followed by a history of sexual violence in 26.4 % and fetal malformations in 12.6 %; a total of 70 women (80,4 %) had less than 18 weeks of gestation and were treated with misoprostol plus manual vacuum aspiration; 17 (19,6 %) had between 18 and 26 weeks of gestation and were treated with misoprostol followed by dilation and curettage. The first group (gestational age <18 weeks) experienced undesired effects such as pain and vomiting; in the second group (> or equal to 18 weeks), 41.0 % of the women experienced hemorrhage. Conclusions: The risk to the mother's health was the main reason for the termination of pregnancy. Termination before 18 weeks was found to be safe, while termination between 18 and 26 weeks using misoprostol and curettage was associated with a high frequency of hemorrhage.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Abortion, Therapeutic , Sex Offenses , Congenital Abnormalities , Mental Health , Pregnancy, High-Risk
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Rev. méd. panacea ; 7(2): 74-77, mayo-ago. 2018.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1021803

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La práctica del aborto tiene muchos años de emplearse en todas las partes del mundo, teniendo diferentes connotaciones en diferentes culturas, regiones, países, etc. Entre los años 2010 a 2014, la tasa de abortos de mujeres jóvenes y de edad media fue de 35 por cada 1000 mujeres en todo el mundo. En el Perú, ocurren 400 000 abortos inducidos anualmente, con diversas causas y junto con ello sus complicaciones. El artículo 119 del Código Penal Peruano entiende al aborto terapéutico como el acto realizado y permitido siempre y cuando sea decisión de la gestante o de un representante para salvaguardar la vida de ella. La protección de la salud de las mujeres proporcionada por los instrumentos que garantizan el acceso al aborto por indicación terapéutica debe incluir la protección de la salud mental, indispensable para asegurar un adecuado nivel de bienestar que permita a la persona vivir con dignidad. (AU)


The practice of abortion has many years of use in all parts of the world, having different connotations in different cultures, regions, countries, etc. Between the years 2010 to 2014, the rate of abortions of young and middle-aged women was 35 per 1000 women around the world. In Peru, 400 000 induced abortions occur annually, with various causes and along with it their complications. Article 119 of the Peruvian Penal code refers to therapeutic abortion as the act carried out and allowed as long as it is the decision of the pregnant woman or a representative to safeguard her life. The protection of the health of women provided by the instruments that guarantee access to abortion by therapeutic indication should include the protection of mental health, indispensable to ensure an adequate level of well-being that allows the person Living with dignity. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Mental Health , Abortion, Therapeutic , Abortion , Ethics
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Contraception ; 98(6): 504-509, 2018 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29958852

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OBJECTIVE: No standard exists to measure religiosity in abortion studies. We test whether religiosity is associated with support for abortion among Mexican Catholics and whether different measures of degree of Catholicism alter the relationship. STUDY DESIGN: We conducted a nationally representative cross-sectional study using survey data from 2669 self-identified Mexican Catholics (response rate 85%). Our three outcomes were 1) overall support for legal abortion and support for abortion under exceptions, grouped as having 2) traditionally high agreement (rape, life) and 3) low agreement (on demand, socioeconomic). We used logistic regression controlling for sociodemographic covariates to test the association of four measures of Catholicism with our outcomes. RESULTS: The majority of Mexican Catholics support abortion in some circumstances. (90% at least one high agreement exception and 40% at least one low agreement exception). The only measure of degree of Catholicism significantly associated with all our outcomes was belief that a person who helps someone who aborts can be a good Catholic. Those who agreed (versus not) had higher odds of support for abortion for both high agreement (aOR 3.6 [95% CI: 1.7-7.9]) and low agreement (aOR 1.9 [95% CI: 1.3-2.7]) exceptions. Respondents who believe a woman who aborts does not need to confess (aOR 2.1 [95% CI: 1.5-2.8]) or needs to confess to God (aOR 1.4 [95% CI: 1.04-1.8]) versus a priest had higher odds of agreement with at least one low agreement exception. CONCLUSION: Opinion toward abortion among Mexican Catholics is diverse. More nuanced measures of Catholicism are valuable in assessing support for abortion, especially exceptions with low support. IMPLICATIONS: The main reasons women need abortion are precisely those with low support among Mexican Catholics. Focusing on nuanced measures of Catholicism can help us identify areas for shared values and frame messaging to meet the diversity of Catholic opinion. Catholicism is not an unsurmountable barrier to liberalization of abortion law.


Subject(s)
Abortion, Induced , Attitude to Health , Catholicism , Abortion, Legal , Abortion, Therapeutic , Adolescent , Adult , Contraception Behavior , Empathy , Female , Humans , Logistic Models , Male , Mexico , Middle Aged , Rape , Socioeconomic Factors , Surveys and Questionnaires , Young Adult
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Acta bioeth ; 24(1): 67-74, jun. 2018.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-949309

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Resumen: 14. La creciente precocidad diagnóstica fetal permite conocer anticipadamente la condición de salud de un hijo o hija por nacer. Cuando este diagnóstico arroja un resultado de incompatibilidad con la vida, ello presenta una dificultad emocional y dilemas éticos a la gestante y profesionales de salud que la atienden, así como complejidades al sistema de salud para una atención de calidad. Mediante un estudio cualitativo, se entrevistó a siete matronas/es, una psicóloga y tres mujeres que dieron a luz hijos que fallecieron dada su condición, residentes del Valle de Aconcagua (Región de Valparaíso, Chile). Se recogió su experiencia acerca del proceso de embarazo, parto y puerperio, y su percepción de la respuesta del sistema sanitario. El impacto emocional del diagnóstico es elevado y el periodo de gestación, parto y puerperio transcurre con sentimientos de ambivalencia y como un duelo prolongado y de alto costo psicológico para la mujer. El acompañamiento de los profesionales de salud, particularmente la matronería, presenta complejidades, y si bien hay esfuerzos para una mejor atención, se señalan aspectos claves que deben ser reforzados para facilitar el proceso, incluso en un contexto de legalización probable del aborto terapéutico.


Abstract: 18. Increasing precocity of fetal diagnosis allows parents an early knowledge of the health conditions of their unborn child. When a fetal abnormality incompatible with life is diagnosed, the pregnant woman receives an emotional shock and faces ethical dilemmas, and the health care system must deal with complexities in quality service provision. In a qualitative study at the Aconcagua Valley, seven male and female midwives, a psychologist and three women that gave birth to newborns that died due to their condition, were interviewed. The interviews shed light on the women´s processes at their pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal stages, and on their impression of the healthcare system´s response: the diagnosis has a high emotional impact and the pregnancy evolves with an important psychological cost for the pregnant woman, who faces the situation with ambivalent feelings, and as a prolonged period of mourning. For the health professionals, particularly for midwives assisting these cases, the situation is complex, and even though the professionals strive for improved care, the process should be facilitated by developing key aspects tending towards an integral approach to health provision, even in the context of a probable legalized therapeutic abortion.


Resumo: 22. A crescente prematuridade diagnóstica fetal permite saber de antemão o estado de saúde de um filho ou filha que está para nascer. Quando este diagnóstico gera um resultado de incompatibilidade com a vida, este apresenta uma dificuldade emocional e dilemas éticos para a gestante e profissionais de saúde que a acompanham, bem como complexidades para o sistema de saúde para uma assistência de qualidade. Por meio de um estudo qualitativo, foram entrevistadas sete parteiras/os, um psicólogo e três mulheres que deram à luz crianças que foram à óbito dado a suas condições, residentes do Valle de Aconcagua (região de Valparaíso, Chile). Foram coletadas as experiências sobre o processo de gravidez, o parto, o puerpério e sua percepção da resposta do sistema de saúde. O impacto emocional do diagnóstico é elevado e o período de gravidez, parto e puerpério traz sentimentos de ambivalência e como um duelo prolongado e de alto custo psicológico para a mulher. O acompanhamento de profissionais de saúde, particularmente a figura da parteira, apresenta complexidades e enquanto há esforços para uma melhor atenção, são designados os aspectos chaves para facilitar o processo, mesmo em um contexto de legalização de aborto terapêutico.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Congenital Abnormalities , Pregnant Women/psychology , Perinatal Death , Mothers/psychology , Bioethics , Abortion, Therapeutic , Qualitative Research
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Rev. colomb. psiquiatr ; 46(2): 116-120, Apr.-June 2017.
Article in English | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-960124

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Abstract Objective: To describe a case of legal and voluntary interruption of pregnancy due to a mental health risk in the mother. However, the foetus survived and the mother decided to care for the child. Methods: Description of the case and a non-systematic review of the relevant literature. Results: A multiparous woman of 38 years with unknown gestational age who requests legal and voluntary interruption of pregnancy. After abortion a male child born of 1050 g was born, intubated and admitted to intensive care. Subsequently, the mother, without the mental problems that led to abortion, gradually assumed the care of the child. Discussion: To address this complex case, several aspects are analysed: first, the change of mind of a woman in her desire to be a mother. Second, the disappearance of mental symptoms in the immediate postpartum. Third, the need to review the clinical, ethical and legal foundations of the legal ruling that allows therapeutic abortion in Colombia.


Resumen Objetivo: Describir un caso clínico de interrupción legal y voluntaria del embarazo por riesgo para la salud mental de la madre con sobrevida del feto y posterior deseo de la madre de cuidar del niño. Métodos: Descripción del caso clínico y revisión no sistemática de la literatura relevante. Resultados: Mujer de 38 arios multigestante, con edad gestacional desconocida, solicitó interrupción legal y voluntaria del embarazo por riesgo para la salud mental por embarazo no deseado. Luego de la interrupción del embarazo, nació un varón de 1.050g de peso, al que se intubó y trasladó a cuidados intensivos. Tras el parto, los síntomas mentales que llevaron a esta mujer al aborto terapéutico desaparecieron, y decidió asumir el cuidado del niño. Discusión: Frente a este complejo caso, se analizan varios aspectos: primero, el cambio de opinión de una mujer sobre su deseo de ser madre; segundo, la desaparición de los síntomas mentales en el posparto inmediato, y tercero, la necesidad de revisar los fundamentos clínicos, éticos y legales de la norma legal que permite el aborto terapéutico en Colombia.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Adult , Pregnancy, Unwanted , Mental Health , Women , Abortion, Therapeutic , Postpartum Period , Abortion
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Acta bioeth ; 22(2): 169-178, nov. 2016.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-827603

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En el tema del aborto provocado, en general, y del aborto llamado "terapéutico" en particular, se involucran valores importantes para los individuos y para toda la población. Existe mucha confusión respecto de los términos empleados para nominar las distintas acciones que los médicos obstetras deciden realizar en las situaciones clínicas que presentan sus pacientes. Este trabajo pretende precisar cuáles interrupciones de un embarazo corresponden a acciones no solamente lícitas sino obligatorias para un médico, por corresponder a los fines de la medicina, y cuáles son abortos provocados. Para ello se analiza el fin de la profesión médica y a quienes debe el profesional de la salud otorgar siempre sus cuidados. Realiza una reflexión sobre la diferencia entre concepto, criterios y signos para distinguirlos cuando hablamos de viabilidad fetal y de aborto provocado. Desde esa perspectiva, establece el concepto de aborto provocado, buscando sus rasgos necesarios y evitando la confusión con los criterios y signos utilizados para reconocer esa realidad en un caso particular. Finalmente, deduce los criterios y signos de una interrupción de un embarazo en armonía con los valores de la medicina.


The issue of induced abortion, in general, and the called therapeutic abortion in particular, has generated a lot of concern for both the medical profession, as well as for all society. They involve important values for individuals and for the entire population. There is much confusion about the terms used to nominate the various actions that the obstetricians decide to implement in clinical situations that their patients present. This paper aims to clarify which pregnancy interruptions are not only permissible but obligatory actions to a doctor, and correspond to the goals of medicine, and which of them are really induced abortions. To do so, the purpose of the medical profession is analyzed and to whom the health professional should always provide their care. Performs a reflection on the difference between concept, criteria, and signs to distinguish them when talking about fetal viability and induced abortion. From that perspective, establishes the concept of induced abortion, seeking its necessary features and avoiding confusion with the criteria and signs used to recognize this reality in a particular case. Finally, follows which are the criteria and signs of a termination of pregnancy in agreement with the values of medicine.


No tema do aborto provocado, em geral, e do aborto chamado "terapêutico" em particular, se envolvem valores importantes para os individuos e para toda a população. Existe muita confusão a respeito dos termos empregados para nominar as distintas ações que os médicos obstetras decidem realizar nas situações clínicas que apresentam as suas pacientes. Este trabalho pretende precisar quais interrupções de uma gravidez correspondem a ações não somente lícitas senão obrigatórias para um médico, por corresponder aos fins da medicina, e quais são abortos provocados. Para isso se analisa o fim da profissão médica e a quem deve o profissional da saúde outorgar sempre os seus cuidados. Realiza uma reflexão sobre a diferença entre conceito, critérios e sinais para distingui-los quando falamos de viabilidade fetal e de aborto provocado. A partir dessa perspectiva, estabelece o conceito de aborto provocado, buscando seus traços necessários e evitando a confusão com os critérios e sinais utilizados para reconhecer essa realidade num caso particular. Finalmente, deduz os critérios e sinais de uma interrupção de uma gravidez em harmonia com os valores da medicina.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Abortion, Induced/ethics , Abortion, Therapeutic/ethics , Ethics, Medical
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Acta bioeth ; 22(2): 179-185, nov. 2016.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-827604

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El estudio muestra como la doctrina o principio del doble efecto (DDE) de una acción con efecto secundario negativo no puede aplicarse a todos los casos de aborto terapéutico (AT). Con el análisis de las causas e indicación de AT se demuestra que solo algunos de estos corresponden a DDE. Cuando no es el feto el que lleva a la madre a tener un embarazo de alto riesgo con amenaza de daño severo o muerte para ella, el caso puede adscribirse a la DDE; cuando es el feto directa o indirectamente el que causa a lleva a ese riesgo materno, el caso no se adscribe a la DDE. Si el feto es la causa de la muerte inminente de la madre, la remoción de la causa, que es la terapia adecuada, coincide con matarlo; entonces la acción buena (salvar a la madre tratándola causalmente) es la misma que la mala (matar al feto), situación que no puede asimilarse sea a la DDE o a la doctrina del mal menor. Más aún, decidir no interrumpir el embarazo produciría la muerte de la madre y el feto. El caso debería adscribirse al principio del único bien posible.


This study shows the inapplicability of the doctrine of double effect (DDE) to all the cases of therapeutic abortion (TA). The causes of the maternal risk define cases that cannot be included in the DDE. When it is not the embryo or fetus that produces the mother pathology the case can be assigned to the DDE. When the embryo or fetus produces directly or indirectly the process that threatens the mother’s life the case cannot be assigned to the DDE. If the fetus is the cause of the imminent mother’s death, the removal of the cause, that is the proper therapy, coincides with killing him or her; then the good action (to save therapeutically the mother) is the same to the bad action (to kill the fetus) and this situation cannot be assimilated either to the DDE or to the doctrine of the lesser evil. Deciding not to kill the fetus will produce the death of the mother and the fetus. So this situation should be ascribed to the principle of the unique possible well.


O estudo mostra como a doutrina ou princípio do duplo efeito (DDE) de uma ação com efeito secundário negativo não pode aplicar-se a todos os casos de aborto terapêutico (AT). Com a análise das causas e indicação de AT se demonstra que só alguns destes correspondem a DDE. Quando não é o feto que leva a mãe a ter uma gravidez de alto risco com ameaça de dano severo ou morte para ela, o caso pode circunscrever-se à DDE; quando é o feto direta ou indiretamente quem causa ou leva a esse risco materno, o caso não se circunscreve a DDE. Se o feto é a causa da morte iminente da mãe, a remoção da causa, que é a terapia adequada, coincide em matá-lo; então a ação boa (salvar a mãe tratando-a causalmente) é a mesma que a má (matar o feto), situação que não pode assimilar-se à DDE ou à doutrina do mal menor. Mais ainda, decidir não interromper a gravidez produziria a morte da mãe e do feto. O caso deveria circunscrever-se ao princípio do único bem possível.


Subject(s)
Humans , Abortion, Therapeutic/ethics , Double Effect Principle , Science/ethics
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