Barriers to responding to reproductive coercion and abuse among women presenting to Australian primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reproductive coercion and abuse is defined as any behaviour that seeks to control a woman's reproductive autonomy. In Australia, women often access reproductive health care through a primary care clinician, however, little is known about clinicians' experiences responding to reproductive coercion and abuse. This study aims to address this gap by exploring the barriers to responding to reproductive coercion and abuse in Australian primary care.

Methods

In this qualitative study, twenty-four primary care clinicians from diverse clinical settings in primary care across Australia were recruited to participate in a semi-structured interview. Data were analysed thematically.

Results

Through analysis, three themes were developed: It's not even in the frame; which

SUBMITTER: Wellington M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8097864 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature