Perspectives on high-quality interpersonal care among people obtaining abortions in Argentina.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Little is known about how people who have abortions describe high-quality interpersonal care in Argentina. This qualitative study aimed to understand preferences and priorities in their interactions with providers.

Study design

We conducted 24 in-depth interviews with people who obtained abortions at a comprehensive reproductive health clinic or with support from a feminist accompaniment group in Buenos Aires and Neuquén, Argentina. We iteratively coded transcripts using a thematic analysis approach based on interpersonal domains present in current quality of care frameworks.

Results

Participants described high-quality abortion care as feeling acompañamiento and contención from their providers - terms that imply receiving kind, caring, compassionate and e

SUBMITTER: Bercu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9059438 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature