Quality of care from the perspective of people obtaining abortion: a qualitative study in four countries.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This qualitative study aimed to identify person-centred domains that would contribute to the definition and measurement of abortion quality of care based on the perceptions, experiences and priorities of people seeking abortion.

Methods

We conducted interviews with people seeking abortion aged 15-41 who obtained care in Argentina, Bangladesh, Ethiopia or Nigeria. Participants were recruited from hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, call centres and accompaniment models. We conducted thematic analysis and quantified key domains of quality identified by the participants.

Results

We identified six themes that contributed to high-quality abortion care from the clients' perspective, with particular focus on interpersonal dynamics. These themes emerged as participants

SUBMITTER: Baum SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10510917 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature