Abortion care at 20 weeks and over in Victoria: a thematic analysis of healthcare providers' experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In many countries, abortions at 20 weeks and over for indications other than fetal or maternal medicine are difficult to access due to legal restrictions and limited availability of services. The Abortion and Contraception Service at the Royal Women's Hospital in Victoria, Australia is the only service in the state that provides this service. The views and experiences of these abortion providers can give insight into the experiences of staff and women and the abortion system accessibility. The aim of this study was to examine health providers' perceptions and experiences of providing abortion care at 20 weeks and over for indications other than fetal or maternal medicine, as well as enablers and barriers to this care and how quality of care could be improved in one hospi

SUBMITTER: Malek M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10845525 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature