Designing a Needs-Oriented Psychological Intervention for Chinese Women Undergoing an Abortion.

ABSTRACT: Accessing good quality abortion care is a fundamental human right and contributes to achieving Sustainable Development Goals. However, well-designed abortion care that meets women's needs is limited. This study aims to systematically develop an intervention to promote the psychological well-being of Chinese women undergoing an abortion. A five-step iterative approach informed by intervention mapping was undertaken to determine the intervention design. Step 1 used in-depth interviews with 14 Chinese women undergoing an abortion to assess real-life stressors and support needs. We identified eight stressors and found women's support needs varied with the time trajectory of the abortion. Step 2 used a focus group discussion with care providers to select modifiable stressors that impact negativ

SUBMITTER: Wang N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9819149 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature