Women's voices and meanings of empowerment for reproductive decisions: a qualitative study in Mozambique.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women in Mozambique are often disempowered when it comes to making decisions concerning their lives, including their bodies and reproductive options. This study aimed to explore the views of women in Mozambique about key elements of empowerment for reproductive decisions and the meanings they attach to these elements.

Methods

Qualitative in-depth interviews were undertaken with 64 women of reproductive age (18-49 years) in two provinces in Mozambique. Participants were recruited through convenience sampling. Data collection took place between February and March 2020 in Maputo city and Province, and during August 2020 in Nampula Province. A thematic analysis was performed.

Results

Women described crucial elements of how power is exerted for reproductive choi

SUBMITTER: Castro Lopes S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10837942 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature