Motivations regarding continuing or terminating pregnancy in women with high-risk pregnancies: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The decisions of women with high-risk pregnancies to continue or terminate a pregnancy are complex and influenced by various factors. This scoping review synthesises the qualitative literature on the underlying motivations influencing these decisions.

Aim

This analysis explores the underlying motivations that influence women's decisions regarding the continuation or termination of pregnancy, considering the challenges and dilemmas this population faces.

Methods

This review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute's methodology. No date restrictions were applied to the search. Titles and abstracts were screened to select original studies, and cross-checking was performed to avoid case overlap. We included studies that focused on the factors influe

SUBMITTER: Antunes M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11794216 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature