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2. An Intergenerational Look at Abortion, the 1970s vs Now: Reflections on Papers by Isheh Beck and Naomi Snider.
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Bacon-Greenberg, Kathy
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The papers of Beck and Snider (this issue) grapple with the place of abortion in our psychoanalytic thought and practice, locating abortion within the larger cultural and political world. At the heart of much of the difficulty surrounding a thoughtful consideration of abortion is the accompanying dissociative pressure arising from the binaries of life and death, of maternal versus fetal well-being, and the confounding of socio-cultural and personal decision making. I offer an intergenerational lens juxtaposing the polarized present with the open and accessible abortion landscape of the late 1970s. In both eras, examples are discussed where the political and cultural zeitgeist exerts dissociative pressure on patient and therapist alike, leaving little room for psychoanalytic exploration. The role of both partners in any conception is also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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3. Studies from Tongji University Add New Findings in the Area of Gene Therapy [Research Paper Hypoxia Induced Alkbh5 Prevents Spontaneous Abortion By Mediating M(6)A-demethylation of Smad1/5 Mrnas]
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Miscarriage -- Prevention ,Genetic research ,Gene therapy ,Messenger RNA ,Abortion ,Physical fitness ,Health - Abstract
2022 OCT 8 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week -- Researchers detail new data in Gene Therapy. According to news originating from [...]
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- 2022
4. RUN BUT CAN'T HIDE: SAM BROWN TRIES TO PAPER OVER EXTREME RECORD ON ABORTION, BIG LIE, TRUMP DURING CAMPAIGN LAUNCH
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Nevada. Senate ,Political parties -- Nevada ,Abortion ,News, opinion and commentary - Abstract
LAS VEGAS, NV -- The following information was released by the Nevada Democratic Party: Less than two years ago, Sam Brown launched his first failed bid for Nevada Senate on [...]
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- 2023
5. Abortion stigma, government regulation and religiosity: findings from the case of Iran
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Rasoulyan, Farzin, Mirnezami, Seyed Reza, Khalili Nasr, Arash, and Morshed-Behbahani, Bahar
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- 2024
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6. CBSE warm-up! Practice Paper 2023-24 CLASS - XII.
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SEX determination ,ENZYME inactivation ,MENSTRUAL cycle ,ABORTION ,OVARIAN follicle ,GENE expression ,MALE reproductive organs ,ROOT-tubercles ,RECESSIVE genes - Abstract
The article focuses on the Central Board of Secondary Education Biology exam practice paper for the academic session 2023-24, covering various topics such as syngamy, triple fusion, industrial melanism, primitive earth conditions, Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) polymerase, and genetic inheritance. It includes questions on Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) codes for amino acids, gene expression, population growth curves, reproductive health, DNA packaging, and immunity.
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- 2024
7. Guidance notes for completing HSA4 paper forms
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Abortion ,Business, international ,General Medical Council - Abstract
London: UK Government has issued the following news release: Introduction Practitioners should complete and send HSA4 forms to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), in accordance with the Abortion Act 1967, [...]
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- 2022
8. Study protocol of a 4- parallel arm, superiority, community based cluster randomized controlled trial comparing paper and e-platform based interventions to improve accuracy of recall of last menstrual period (LMP) dates in rural Bangladesh
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Tazeen Tahsina, Samir K. Saha, Dewan Md Emdadul Hoque, Shams El Arifeen, Md. Irteja Islam, Afrin Iqbal, Nazia Binte Ali, Shumona Sharmin Salam, and Ahmed Ehsanur Rahman
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Adult ,Counseling ,Paper ,Rural Population ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Adolescent ,Psychological intervention ,Abortion ,law.invention ,Young Adult ,Study Protocol ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Randomized controlled trial ,law ,medicine ,Cluster Analysis ,Humans ,Community Health Services ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Menstrual Cycle ,Text Messaging ,Bangladesh ,LMP ,030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine ,Recall ,business.industry ,Data Collection ,lcsh:Public aspects of medicine ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,Reproducibility of Results ,Gestational age ,Calendars as Topic ,Preterm birth ,lcsh:RA1-1270 ,Guideline ,Mobile Applications ,Research Design ,Family medicine ,Mental Recall ,Female ,Smartphone ,Biostatistics ,Rural area ,M-health ,business ,Mobile phone - Abstract
Background Gestational age (GA) is a key determinant of newborn survival and long-term impairment. Accurate estimation of GA facilitates timely provision of essential interventions to improve maternal and newborn outcomes. Menstrual based dating, ultrasound based dating, and neonatal estimates are the primarily used methods for assessing GA; all of which have some strength and weaknesses that require critical consideration. Last menstrual period (LMP) is simple, low-cost self-reported information, recommended by the World Health Organization for estimating GA but has issues of recall mainly among poorer, less educated women and women with irregular menstruation, undiagnosed abortion, and spotting during early pregnancy. Several studies have noted that about 20–50% of women cannot accurately recall the date of LMP. The goal of this study is therefore to improve recall and reporting of LMP and by doing so increase the accuracy of LMP based GA assessment in a rural population of Bangladesh where antenatal care-seeking, availability and utilization of USG is low. Method We propose to conduct a 4- parallel arm, superiority, community based cluster randomized controlled trial comparing three interventions to improve recall of GA with a no intervention arm. The interventions include (i) counselling and a paper based calendar (ii) counselling and a cell phone based SMS alert system (iii) counselling and smart-phone application. The trial is being conducted among 3360 adolescent girls and recently married women in Mirzapur sub-district of Bangladesh. Discussion Enrolment of study participants continued from January 24, 2017 to March 29, 2017. Data collection and intervention implementation is ongoing and will end by February, 2019. Data analysis will measure efficacy of interventions in improving the recall of LMP date among enrolled participants. Results will be reported following CONSORT guideline. The innovative conventional & e-platform based interventions, if successful, can provide substantial evidence to scale-up in a low resource setting where m-Health initiatives are proliferating with active support from all sectors in policy and implementation. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02944747. The trial has been registered before starting enrolment on 24 October 2016. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12889-018-6258-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- 2018
9. Abortion and the Law in America: Roe v. Wade to the Present. By Mary Ziegler. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2020. 326p. $89.99 cloth, $29.99 paper
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Michele Goodwin
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Philosophy ,Political Science and International Relations ,Abortion ,Theology - Published
- 2021
10. Polycystic ovarian syndrome and miscarriage in IVF: systematic revision of the literature and meta-analysis.
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Matorras, Roberto, Pijoan, Jose Ignacio, Laínz, Lucía, Díaz-Nuñez, María, Sainz, Héctor, Pérez-Fernandez, Silvia, and Moreira, Dayana
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MISCARRIAGE ,ABORTION ,HUMAN in vitro fertilization ,WOMEN'S cycling ,CONFERENCE papers - Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the risk of miscarriage in IVF cycles in women with PCOS. Methods: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Systematic search of MEDLINE, EMBASE and Google Scholar. The language search was restricted to English, Spanish and French, from 2000 to 2019, with crosschecking of references from relevant articles. Inclusion criteria were: (1) IVF cycles (2) a group of patients with PCOS was considered separately, (3) the miscarriage rate was reported, (4) there was a control group, (5) definition of PCOS according the Rotterdam criteria. Exclusion criteria were been excluded from the meta-analysis: (1) publication prior to the year 2000, (2) animal studies, (3) reviews, (4) abstracts or conference papers, (5) letters, (6) case reports, (7) studies comparing different IVF techniques, (8) studies comparing groups with and without metformin or other treatments, (9) studies on induced abortions. Risk of bias was assessed by the Newcastle–Ottawa score (NOS). All the included studies had a low risk of bias (NOS scores ranging 7–8). The review protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020186713). Seventeen studies were included in the meta-analysis. There was a total of 10,472 pregnancies (2650 in PCOS and 7822 in controls) of which 1885 were miscarriages (682 in PCOS and 1203 in controls). We considered the miscarriage rate (MR), preclinical MR, early MR, and late MR. Results: In IVF pregnancies the risk of miscarriage was significantly increased when considering miscarriages in total (RR = 1.59; CI = 1.45–1.75), preclinical miscarriages (RR = 1.59; CI = 1.35–1.88), and early miscarriages (RR = 1.44; CI = 1.16–1.79). The increased miscarriage rate persisted in Chinese and Western populations when considered separately. The risk of miscarriage was increased in the subgroup of fresh transfers (RR = 1.21; CI = 1.06–1.39) as well as in the subgroup including either fresh or frozen transfers (RR = 1.95; CI = 1.72–2.22). Conclusion: PCOS is linked to an increased MR in IVF pregnancies both of miscarriages in total, and to an increase in preclinical and early miscarriages. Prospero number: CRD42020186713. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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11. Working paper on abortion and disability
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Flynn, Eilionóir, Dagg, Jenny, Ní Fhlatharta, Maria, and Sperrin, Áine
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Disability ,Abortion ,Ireland - Abstract
This paper has been prepared for the final Discussion Forum of the Re(al) Productive Justice Project. The Discussion Forum focuses on abortion and disability. This paper outlines the international and domestic legislative, case law, research and policy context of access to abortion services for persons with disabilities in Ireland. non-peer-reviewed
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- 2021
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12. Why John Roberts cited the private papers of the justice who wrote Roe v. Wade
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Abortion ,General interest ,News, opinion and commentary ,Roe v. Wade 410 U.S. 113 (1973) - Abstract
Byline: Joan Biskupic, CNN legal analyst & Supreme Court biographer (CNN) -- During Wednesday's historic oral arguments on abortion rights, Chief Justice John Roberts pulled back the curtain on internal [...]
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- 2021
13. New Findings from M. Berer et al Broadens Understanding of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Reconceptualizing safe abortion and abortion services in the age of abortion pills: A discussion paper)
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Obstetrics ,Women's health ,Abortion services ,Abortion ,Conferences and conventions ,Editors ,Women ,Health ,Women's issues/gender studies - Abstract
2019 SEP 26 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Women's Health Weekly -- Investigators discuss new findings in Women's Health - Obstetrics and Gynecology. According to news [...]
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- 2019
14. ATR Theologies of Choice Call for Papers.
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CHOICE (Psychology) , *ABORTION , *RELIGIONS - Abstract
A call for papers for the special issue of the journal on topics like theologies of choice, abortion and morality, and secular law is presented.
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- 2023
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15. Working paper on disability, fertility and contraception
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Sperrin, Áine, Flynn, Eilionóir, Ní Flatharta, Maria, and Dagg, Jenny
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fertility ,disability ,Reproductive justice ,rights ,healthcare ,pregnancy ,abortion - Abstract
This paper outlines the international and domestic law and policy context of fertility and contraception issues for persons with disabilities in Ireland. Throughout the world, the fertility of persons with disabilities has often been subject to coercive control, with eugenic practices featuring in some public health policies1. In this paper, we explore to what extent these policies and practices appear in Irish law, and compare Irish law and policy on fertility and contraception for disabled people to international human rights obligations. non-peer-reviewed
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- 2020
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16. New NPG Forum Paper Offers Detailed View on the Global Gag Rule
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Women -- Health aspects ,Non-governmental organizations ,Abortion ,Business, general - Abstract
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (PRWEB) June 08, 2021 Soon after President Biden was sworn into office earlier this year, he signed the 'Memorandum on Protecting Women's Health at Home and Abroad,' which [...]
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- 2021
17. Greasley, Kate. Arguments about Abortion: Personhood, Morality, and Law. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2017. Pp. 250. $75.00 (cloth); $29.95 (paper)
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Amy Berg
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Philosophy ,Personhood ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Law ,Abortion ,Morality ,media_common - Published
- 2018
18. Reconceptualizing safe abortion and abortion services in the age of abortion pills: A discussion paper
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Marge Berer
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medicine.medical_treatment ,Health Personnel ,Abortion ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Pregnancy ,Health care ,Medicine ,Humans ,Emergency contraception ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Misoprostol ,reproductive and urinary physiology ,Abortifacient ,Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal ,030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine ,business.industry ,Hotline ,Abortifacient Agents, Steroidal ,Obstetrics and Gynecology ,Abortion, Induced ,General Medicine ,Medical abortion ,Mifepristone ,Women's Health Services ,Contraception ,Pill ,Law ,Female ,business ,Delivery of Health Care ,medicine.drug - Abstract
At the conference "Developing an Advocacy Agenda for Abortion in the 21st Century and Making Change Happen" held on 5-7 September 2018, Lisbon, Portugal, organized by the International Campaign for Women's Right to Safe Abortion, it was argued that abortion services not only need to be treated as a bona fide form of health care but also completely reconceptualized, particularly because of the influence of medical abortion pills. It emerged, however, that there is no consensus on how this reconceptualization should be configured. Indeed, substantial differences arose, or so it appeared, complicated not only by different exigencies in national settings but also reflecting differing perspectives, specifically, those held primarily by health professionals compared to those held by advocates who felt they spoke for women needing abortions. In the course of these discussions, questions emerged on how much women should be able to do on their own, whether and why services were necessary in every case, where services should be located, what they should offer, who should provide them, and who should be in charge of the process. The biggest discussion was over the extent to which women can safely self-manage use of medical abortion pills for abortion in both the first and second trimester, and to what extent health professional control should be relinquished. Regardless of these arguments, however, since 1988 with the discovery in Brazil that misoprostol is an abortifacient, over-the-counter access to medical abortion (MA) pills began to put self-management of abortion on the map. Today, self-management is happening in almost every country, and we have no idea how many abortions are taking place anymore. Moreover, because of the work of safe abortion information hotlines, there is a growing body of evidence that self-management of abortion by women is safe - or at least far less unsafe than what prevailed in the past. Looking beyond the abortion rights movement, the crux of the issue is whether the state should continue to control abortion, with power over individual decisions delegated to the medical profession - or whether, as has been happening at a snail's pace for the last half century, and as with contraception and emergency contraception too - control can and should be more and more in women's hands. This paper examines these perspectives and attempts to describe what a consensus might look like. It concludes that convincing governments and conservative health professionals to accept a large dose of self-management will not be easy.
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- 2019
19. The Rights Turn in Conservative Christian Politics: How Abortion Transformed the Culture Wars. By Andrew R. Lewis. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2017. 271p. $99.99 cloth, $29.99 paper
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Deborah R. McFarlane
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Politics ,Political science ,Political Science and International Relations ,Religious studies ,Abortion - Published
- 2018
20. Key Abortion Paper Retracted.
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ABORTION ,EMERGENCY room visits ,PHYSICIANS - Abstract
Three papers about abortion, including one used in court cases, have been retracted by a journal and publisher. The retraction notice stated that one of the articles had an inaccurate conclusion and problems with the composition of the studied cohort. It was also revealed that the authors had affiliations with pro-life advocacy organizations, despite declaring no conflicts of interest. The lead author of the papers claimed that the retractions were an attempt to discredit research that contradicted the preferred abortion narrative. The retractions may impact the upcoming Supreme Court arguments on the legality of restricting the abortion pill. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
21. NSW Government Bulletin: in the media, in practice and courts, published articles, papers and reports, cases and legislation
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Antiterrorism measures -- Political aspects ,Democracy ,Freedom of information ,Crime ,Abortion ,Abortion policy ,Business, international - Abstract
In the media ARLC: Abortion no longer a crime in NSW NSW Parliament has passed historic laws decriminalising abortion. Women in NSW will finally have the freedom to decide what [...]
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- 2019
22. Why Catholics Thank God for Illinois Lawmakers - Catholics for Choice Runs Full Page Ads in Sunday Chicago Papers
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Legislators ,Roman Catholics ,Church and state ,Advertising executives ,Abortion ,Health ,Business, general - Abstract
WASHINGTON (PRWEB) June 23, 2019 We wanted to share our latest efforts to push back against the Catholic bishops' attempts to use the Sacraments as a cudgel against Catholic legislators [...]
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- 2019
23. Fiona Bruce ask the Secretary of State for International Development, with reference to her Department's paper entitled, Single Departmental Plan - Results Achieved by Sector in 2012-2018, Family Planning, what steps her Department has taken to verify the numbers of illegal backstreet abortions provided by the Guttmacher Institute; and whether her Department has conducted a separate estimate of those abortions
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Family planning ,Abortion ,Women ,Family ,Business, international - Abstract
London: United Kingdom House of Commons has issued the following written answer: Answered by: Alistair Burt Answered on: 26 February 2019 DFID's single departmental plan reports on the increase in [...]
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- 2019
24. Assessment of completion of early medical abortion using a text questionnaire on mobile phones compared to a self-administered paper questionnaire among women attending four clinics, Cape Town, South Africa.
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Constant, Deborah, de Tolly, Katherine, Harries, Jane, and Myer, Landon
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ABORTION , *ALGORITHMS , *COUNSELING , *HEALTH services accessibility , *INTERVIEWING , *OBSTETRICAL extraction , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *RESEARCH funding , *SELF-evaluation , *STATISTICS , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *SMARTPHONES , *MISOPROSTOL - Abstract
In-clinic follow-up to assess completion of medical abortion is no longer a requirement according to World Health Organization guidance, provided adequate counselling is given. However, timely recognition of ongoing pregnancy, complications or incomplete abortion, which require treatment, is important. As part of a larger trial, this study aimed to establish whether women having a medical abortion could self-assess whether their abortion was complete using an automated, interactive questionnaire on their mobile phones. All 469 participants received standard abortion care and all returnees filled in a self-assessment on paper at clinic follow-up 2–3 weeks later. The 234 women allocated to receive the phone messages were also asked to do a mobile phone assessment at home ten days post-misoprostol. Completion of the mobile assessment was tracked by computer and all completed assessments, paper and mobile, were compared to providers’ assessments at clinic follow-up. Of the 226 women able to access the mobile phone assessment, 176 (78%) completed it; 161 of them (93%) reported it was easy to do so. Neither mobile nor paper self-assessments predicted all cases needing additional treatment at follow-up. Prediction of complete procedures was good; 71% of mobile assessments and 91% of paper assessments were accurate. We conclude that an interactive questionnaire assessing completion of medical abortion on mobile phones is feasible in the South African setting; however, it should be done later than day 10 and combined with an appropriate pregnancy test to accurately detect incomplete procedures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. Assessment of completion of early medical abortion using a text questionnaire on mobile phones compared to a self-administered paper questionnaire among women attending four clinics, Cape Town, South Africa.
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Constant, Deborah, de Tolly, Katherine, Harries, Jane, and Myer, Landon
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ABORTION , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *CELL phones , *PILOT projects , *INCOMPLETE miscarriage , *MISOPROSTOL - Abstract
In-clinic follow-up to assess completion of medical abortion is no longer a requirement according to World Health Organization guidance, provided adequate counselling is given. However, timely recognition of ongoing pregnancy, complications or incomplete abortion, which require treatment, is important. As part of a larger trial, this study aimed to establish whether women having a medical abortion could self-assess whether their abortion was complete using an automated, interactive questionnaire on their mobile phones. All 469 participants received standard abortion care and all returnees filled in a self-assessment on paper at clinic follow-up 2–3 weeks later. The 234 women allocated to receive the phone messages were also asked to do a mobile phone assessment at home ten days post-misoprostol. Completion of the mobile assessment was tracked by computer and all completed assessments, paper and mobile, were compared to providers’ assessments at clinic follow-up. Of the 226 women able to access the mobile phone assessment, 176 (78%) completed it; 161 of them (93%) reported it was easy to do so. Neither mobile nor paper self-assessments predicted all cases needing additional treatment at follow-up. Prediction of complete procedures was good; 71% of mobile assessments and 91% of paper assessments were accurate. We conclude that an interactive questionnaire assessing completion of medical abortion on mobile phones is feasible in the South African setting; however, it should be done later than day 10 and combined with an appropriate pregnancy test to accurately detect incomplete procedures. RésuméSelon les directives de l’Organisation mondiale de la santé, le suivi dans le centre de santé pour s’assurer que l’avortement médicamenteux est complet n’est plus nécessaire, pourvu que des conseils adaptés soient prodigués. Néanmoins, il est important de déceler rapidement une poursuite de la grossesse, des complications ou un avortement incomplet, qui exigent un traitement. Dans le cadre d’un essai plus large, cette étude visait à déterminer si femmes ayant eu un avortement médicamenteux pouvaient évaluer elles-mêmes si leur avortement était complet, à l’aide d’un questionnaire interactif automatisé sur leur téléphone portable. Toutes les 469 participantes ont reçu des soins types liés à l’avortement et toutes les patientes revenues au centre ont rempli une autoévaluation sur papier lors du suivi dans ce centre, deux ou trois semaines plus tard. Les 234 femmes sélectionnées pour recevoir les messages téléphoniques ont aussi été invitées à faire une évaluation sur téléphone portable chez elles dix jours après la prise de misoprostol. L’achèvement de l’évaluation sur le portable a été contrôlé par ordinateur et toutes les évaluations complétées, sur papier et téléphone, ont été comparées à l’évaluation des praticiens lors du suivi dans le centre. Des 226 femmes ayant eu accès à l’évaluation sur portable, 176 (78%) l’ont complétée ; 161 d’entre elles (93%) ont indiqué que cela avait été facile. Les autoévaluations, que ce soit sur portable ou sur papier, n’ont pas prévu tous les cas nécessitant un traitement complémentaire lors du suivi. Les prédictions de la complétude de la procédure étaient bonnes : 71% des évaluations sur portable et 91% sur papier étaient exactes. Nous avons conclu qu’un questionnaire interactif évaluant la complétude de l’avortement médicamenteux sur le téléphone portable est faisable dans le contexte sud-africain ; néanmoins, il devrait être soumis plus tard que le dixième jour et associé à un test de grossesse approprié pour détecter rigoureusement les procédures incomplètes. ResumenEl seguimiento en la unidad de salud para determinar si la mujer tuvo un aborto con medicamentos completo ya no es un requisito, según la guía de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, siempre y cuando se brinde consejería adecuada. Sin embargo, es importante reconocer con prontitud la continuación del embarazo, complicaciones o aborto incompleto, que requiere tratamiento. Como parte de un ensayo clínico más extenso, este estudio tuvo como objetivo establecer si mujeres en proceso de aborto con medicamentos podrían determinar por sí mismas si tuvieron un aborto completo, utilizando un cuestionario interactivo automatizado en su teléfono móvil. Todas las 469 participantes recibieron servicios estándares de aborto y todas las que regresaron llenaron un formulario de autoevaluación durante el seguimiento en la unidad de salud 2 o 3 semanas después. A las 234 mujeres asignadas para recibir los mensajes por teléfono también se les pidió que hicieran una evaluación domiciliaria por teléfono móvil diez días post-misoprostol. La conclusión de la evaluación móvil fue seguida por computadora y todas las evaluaciones terminadas, en versión impresa y móvil, fueron comparadas con las evaluaciones de los prestadores de servicios durante el seguimiento en la unidad de salud. De las 226 mujeres que tenían acceso a su evaluación por teléfono móvil, 176 (78%) la concluyeron; 161 de ellas (93%) informaron que fue fácil de hacer. Ni la autoevaluación móvil ni la impresa previeron todos los casos que necesitaban tratamiento adicional en el seguimiento. La predicción de procedimientos completos fue buena; el 71% de las evaluaciones móviles y el 91% de las evaluaciones impresas fueron precisas. Concluimos que un cuestionario interactivo que evalúa la finalización del aborto con medicamentos por teléfono móvil es factible en Sudáfrica; sin embargo, debe hacerse después del décimo día y combinarse con una prueba de embarazo apropiada para detectar con precisión los procedimientos incompletos. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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26. EVICTIONISM AND PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS.
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Block, Walter E.
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PROPERTY rights ,ABORTION ,THIRD trimester of pregnancy ,MEDICAL technologists ,FETUS - Abstract
Evictionism is a compromise position between the pro-life and pro-choice positions on abortion. The former prohibits killing or removing the fetus from the womb apart from the mother's health considerations at any time during the pregnancy; the latter allows for both. Evictionism splits this particular "baby in half" by legally permitting the ejection of the pre-born baby at the mother's discretion, but not killing this very young person. Given present medical technology, the fetus is viable in the third trimester, very rarely before that. Thus, evictionism resembles to the pro-life result at this stage of development of the fetus, in that the mother has the reject to eject or evict the fetus from her body, and the latter is viable outside of the womb. However, in the first two trimesters, the results of evictionism and the pro-choice position overlap: when evicted, the fetus will not survive. However, as medical technology improves, and the pre-born baby is viable outside of the womb earlier and earlier, evictionism will more and more come to resemble the pro-life position. However, evictionism will always, at any level of technology, remain separate from these two other more extremist positions. Evictionism is thus the moderate position between these two extreme perspectives. Block in a series of publications supports evictionism; Wisniewski rejects this theory. Grisillo castigates both for elements of their debate concerning improvement and the use of analogies. The present paper is a critique of this latter paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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27. 2018 Pitkin Award and 2018 Kaminetzky Prize Paper.
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ABORTION , *AWARDS - Abstract
The Editors of Obstetrics & Gynecology are pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Roy M. Pitkin Award and the 2018 Harold A. Kaminetzky Prize Paper. Articles published in 2018 were selected by the editors, and a panel of former Editorial Board members chose the winner. On behalf of the selection committee, the Editors, and the Editorial Board, we congratulate each recipient of the 2018 Roy M. Pitkin Award and the 2018 Harold A. Kaminetzky Prize Paper. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2019
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28. Abortion Care is Health Care: By Barbara Baird. Melbourne: Melbourne University Press, 2023. Pp. 320. A$40 paper.
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Goodyear-Smith, Felicity
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ABORTION , *MEDICAL care , *SEXUALLY transmitted diseases , *INFORMATION policy , *TORRES Strait Islanders - Abstract
"Abortion Care is Health Care" by Barbara Baird provides a historical account of abortion services in Australia from the 1990s to the 2020s. The book argues that although abortion has been effectively pro-choice for decades, access to abortion services remains uneven and inequitable. Baird highlights that the majority of abortion services are provided by private clinics, resulting in limited access for marginalized and disadvantaged women. The book is meticulously researched and provides comprehensive information on providers, laws, regulations, and events in each Australian state and territory. However, it may be more suitable for scholars than a general audience. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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29. Factors influencing maternal death in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam countries: A systematic review.
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Win, Pyae Phyo, Hlaing, Thein, and Win, Hla Hla
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ABORTION ,PUBLIC health infrastructure ,LOW-income countries ,GENDER-based violence ,MEDICAL personnel ,INCOME - Abstract
Background: A maternal mortality ratio is a sensitive indicator when comparing the overall maternal health between countries and its very high figure indicates the failure of maternal healthcare efforts. Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam-CLMV countries are the low-income countries of the South-East Asia region where their maternal mortality ratios are disproportionately high. This systematic review aimed to summarize all possible factors influencing maternal mortality in CLMV countries. Methods: This systematic review applied "The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Checklist (2020)", Three key phrases: "Maternal Mortality and Health Outcome", "Maternal Healthcare Interventions" and "CLMV Countries" were used for the literature search. 75 full-text papers were systematically selected from three databases (PubMed, Google Scholar and Hinari). Two stages of data analysis were descriptive analysis of the general information of the included papers and qualitative analysis of key findings. Results: Poor family income, illiteracy, low education levels, living in poor households, and agricultural and unskilled manual job types of mothers contributed to insufficient antenatal care. Maternal factors like non-marital status and sex-associated work were highly associated with induced abortions while being rural women, ethnic minorities, poor maternal knowledge and attitudes, certain social and cultural beliefs and husbands' influences directly contributed to the limitations of maternal healthcare services. Maternal factors that made more contributions to poor maternal healthcare outcomes included lower quintiles of wealth index, maternal smoking and drinking behaviours, early and elderly age at marriage, over 35 years pregnancies, unfavourable birth history, gender-based violence experiences, multigravida and higher parity. Higher unmet needs and lower demands for maternal healthcare services occurred among women living far from healthcare facilities. Regarding the maternal healthcare workforce, the quality and number of healthcare providers, the development of healthcare infrastructures and human resource management policy appeared to be arguable. Concerning maternal healthcare service use, the provisions of mobile and outreach maternal healthcare services were inconvenient and limited. Conclusion: Low utilization rates were due to several supply-side constraints. The results will advance knowledge about maternal healthcare and mortality and provide a valuable summary to policymakers for developing policies and strategies promoting high-quality maternal healthcare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Litigio estratégico para el derecho a abortar en los Casos Manuela y Beatriz vs. El Salvador ante la Corte IDH: resultados inusitados y posibles efectos.
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CASTALDI, Ligia de Jesús
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ABORTION ,ACTIONS & defenses (Law) ,SEXUAL rights ,WOMEN'S rights ,INFANTICIDE ,REPRODUCTIVE rights ,LEGAL rights ,HUMAN rights ,JUSTICE administration ,FETUS ,LEGAL judgments - Abstract
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31. Maternal Strangulated Diaphragmatic Hernia with Gangrene of the Entire Stomach During Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Recent Literature [Response to Letter].
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Lee, Sang Hun
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DIAPHRAGMATIC hernia ,LITERATURE reviews ,GANGRENE ,PREGNANCY ,ABORTION ,BLUNT trauma ,FOURNIER gangrene - Abstract
This article is a response to a letter regarding a case report titled "Maternal strangulated diaphragmatic hernia with gangrene of the entire stomach during Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Recent Literature." The author addresses comments made about the paper, clarifying that it focused on a specific type of hernia and provided a comprehensive review of reported cases. The author also defends the references used in the paper and provides insights from colleagues in radiology and surgery. The article emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for favorable outcomes in cases of maternal hernia during pregnancy. The author concludes by discussing the limitations of research on rare tumors and suggesting improvements for treatment guidelines. [Extracted from the article]
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32. Democrats blast Schimel for signing onto anti-abortion legal paper
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Democrats attacked Republican attorney general candidate Brad Schimel on Friday for signing onto a legal paper advocating for a years-long plan to make abortion illegal in nearly all cases. 'Schimel [...]
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33. Health care providers'attitude and associated factors to safe abortion in Ethiopia, 2023: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Bante, Simachew Animen, Balcha, Wondu Feyisa, Chekole, Fentahun Alemnew, Kassahun, Eden Asmare, Getu, Alemwork Abie, Awoke, Amlaku Mulat, Tariku, Mengistie Kassahun, and Zerihun, Endalamaw Erkie
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SOCIAL attitudes ,MEDICAL personnel ,UNPLANNED pregnancy ,ABORTION clinics ,ABORTION laws ,ABORTION ,ELECTRONIC spreadsheets - Abstract
Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, the number of maternal deaths due to unsafe abortions has been gradually rising. In Ethiopia, unplanned pregnancies contribute to 25% of births, accounting for 6%–9% of the maternal deaths resulting from unsafe abortions. Despite several disjointed cross-sectional studies that have been carried out in the past, there is no comprehensive data on the attitudes of healthcare practitioners and other related aspects regarding safe abortion in Ethiopia. This study attempted to measure pooled health care providers' attitudes and determinants of safe abortion in Ethiopia. Methods: African Journals Online, Medline/PubMed, EMBASE, Science Direct, Hinari, and Google Scholar were the databases that were accessed. The studies were evaluated critically by using the Joanna Briggs Critical Appraisal methods. The study followed the recommendations set forth by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). Data were extracted in an Excel spreadsheet and imported to STATA versions 17 software for meta-analysis. The random- effects model was used to pooled the health care providers' attitudes toward safe abortion. Heterogeneity between studies was evaluated using the Cochrane Q-test and I
2 statistics (I squared statistics). To evaluate publication bias, egger's tests and funnel plots were employed. Forest plot was used to present the odds ratio (OR) with a 95% confidence interval. Results: In this review and meta-analysis, a total of eight papers with a 2,826 sample size were considered. Overall, 65.49% of Ethiopian health care professionals had a positive attitude towards safe abortion (95%CI: 49.64, 81.34; I2 = 99.20%, P = 0.000). Knowledge of the abortion law (OR = 2.25, 95% CI: 1.06, 3.43), being a male provider (OR = 1.89, 95% CI: 1.23, 2.54), receiving training on abortion (OR = 2.91, 95% CI: 1.17, 4.65), working as a midwife (OR = 3.029, 95% CI: 1.605, 4.453) and practicing abortion procedures (OR = 2.55, 95% CI: 1.32, 3.78) were positively associated with the attitudes of the providers regarding safe abortion in Ethiopia. Conclusion: In Ethiopia, there was a low pooled prevalence of positive attitude towards safe abortion. Safe abortion services in Ethiopia are more likely to be viewed favorably by health care professionals who have received abortion service training and are familiar with abortion laws. As a result, it is imperative that all healthcare facilities and other relevant parties ensure that health professionals receive training on safe abortion services and are aware of Ethiopia's abortion laws. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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34. THE LAW ASPECTS IN HEALTH MANAGEMENT: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF ISSUES ON THE INJURY, DAMAGE AND HARM IN CRIMINAL LAW.
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Aliyeva, Zamina
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ABORTION ,CRIMINAL law ,LEGAL liability ,HEALTH policy ,DRUG traffic ,JUVENILE offenders ,MENTAL illness ,HOMELESSNESS - Abstract
The paper presents the analysis of the approaches to define the areas of research on the injury, damage and harm to human health in criminal law. The obtained results proved that crimes, connected to drugs abuse, their legislation become an essential part of the issues. At the same, developing of government control, medical standards, improving quality of medical education balancing the «medical mistake - injury to human's health - jurisprudence consequences» triangle in the tendency of the injury, damage and harm in criminal law are becoming very important to the healthcare system due to increasing requirements of regulators, customers and shareholders. The paper aimed to analyse the tendency in the literature on the injury, damage and harm in criminal law, which published in books, journals, conference proceedings etc. to identify future research directions. The methodological tools are VOSviewer, Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) software. This study covers 1072 papers from Scopus and WoS database. The time for analysis were 1970-2020. The Scopus and WoS analyse showed that in 2012-2019 the numbers of papers on the injury, damage and harm in criminal law issues began to increase. However, the topics changed from general issues to the problem of decriminalisation of drug trafficking, and the corresponding paradigm shift in the punishment of some crimes, increasing interest in punishing corporations for violating environmental regulations. In 2017 the number of documents dedicated to injury, damage and harm in criminal law was increased by 667% compared to 2012. The main subject areas of analyses of the injury, damage and harm in criminal law were the next: Law, Public environmental, occupational health, Criminology penology, Substance abuse, Psychiatry, Medicine. The biggest amount of investigations of the injury, damage and harm in criminal law was published by the scientists from the USA, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. In 2019 such journals with high impact factor as International Journal of Drug Policy, International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, The Lancet etc. published the number of issues, which analysed of the injury, damage and harm to human health in criminal law. Such results proved that theme on the injury, damage and harm to human health in criminal law is actually in the ongoing trends of the modern jurisprudence and regulation. The findings from VOSviewer defined 6 clusters of the papers which analysed the injury, damage and harm to human health in criminal law from the different points of views. The first biggest cluster (with the biggest number of connections) merged the keywords as follows: criminal justice, law enforcement, public health, health care policy, harm reduction, drug legislation, drug and narcotic control, substance abuse, homelessness etc. The second significant cluster integrated the keywords as follows: criminal behaviour, crime victim, adolescent, violence, mental health, mental disease, prisoner, young people, rape, police etc. The third biggest cluster concentrated on criminal aspects of jurisprudence, criminal law, human right, legal liability, social control, government regulation etc. The obtained results allow concluding that balancing the triangles «medical mistakes - criminal - education» and «drugs - criminal - justice» and «abortion - criminal - women/children» form an important part of the injury, damage and harm in criminal law issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. Catholic Women's Activism for Abortion in Late Twentieth-Century Mexico and Contests over Legitimacy.
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Gasparowicz, Natalie
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CATHOLIC women ,ABORTION ,BIRTH control ,CATHOLICS - Abstract
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36. Irish English and national identity in the linguistic landscape of Ireland's 2018 abortion referendum.
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Strange, Louis
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LINGUISTIC landscapes ,NATIONAL character ,REFERENDUM ,LINGUISTIC identity ,ENGLISH language ,ABORTION - Abstract
Ireland's 2018 referendum on the Eighth Amendment, in which a majority of the Irish electorate voted to repeal the state's quasi-total ban on abortion, saw important public discussions regarding Irish national identity in the twenty-first century. From a linguistic perspective, this begs the question of what role language played in the construction of national identity during the referendum campaign. This paper will examine Irish English features in the referendum campaign's linguistic landscape and the extent to which they were used to index national identity. While there has been a significant amount of research on language ideologies connected to Irish, there has been little attention paid to Irish English and its relationship with national identity in the linguistic landscape literature. Drawing on a dataset of 1680 LL items collected from the 2018 referendum campaign (including campaign posters, placards, banners and stickers), this paper examines signs containing distinctive Irish English features, employing a qualitative, multimodal approach to the indexing of national identity. Specifically, it asks whether and under what conditions it is possible to claim that the use of Irish English features can be taken to index national identity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. Perception, practices, and understanding related to teenage pregnancy among the adolescent girls in India: a scoping review.
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Panda, Arpita, Parida, Jayashree, Jena, Susangita, Pradhan, Abinash, Pati, Sanghamitra, Kaur, Harpreet, and Acharya, Subhendu Kumar
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COUNSELING ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,HEALTH literacy ,TEENAGE pregnancy ,TEENAGERS' conduct of life ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ATTITUDES toward pregnancy ,LITERATURE reviews - Abstract
Background: Teenage pregnancy is a concerning public health problem in India. Misperception and misunderstanding about pregnancy and its preventive methods lead to pregnancy when adolescents are involved in unsafe sexual intercourse. This scoping review aims to discuss the evidence on the perception, practices, and understanding related to teenage pregnancy among adolescent girls in the Indian context. Method: The Arksey and O'Malley scoping review framework and Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewers' Manual were used for the scoping review. The Population, Concept, and Context strategy (PCC) ensured the review questions, eligibility criteria, and search strategy. The Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Extension for Scoping Review (PRISMA-ScR) was used. A literature search was done using electronic databases by specific keywords such as "teenage", "adolescences", "pregnancy", "perception", "knowledge", "awareness", etc. Relevant grey literature was identified through further searching. The review included studies that fulfil inclusion criteria having female adolescent groups aged from 10 to 19 years in the Indian context between the years 2000 and 2021. Result: We found 40 eligible studies; more than half of these were from southern (35%) and northern (27.5%) regions, and studies from the rest of India were very sporadically distributed. Most studies (72.5%) were published in the last 10 years. The relevant extracted data from individual studies were synthesized and presented in the two major sections, perception, practices, and the second one, understanding and experiences among teenage girls. The understanding of pregnancy and teenage pregnancy-related preventive methods was detailed analysis in about 72% of papers whereas other aspects, such as perception (22.5%), practices (25%), and experiences (7.5%) were discussed in the remaining papers related to pregnancy among adolescent girls. Conclusion: Evidence in the selected studies shows that understanding and practices are the major areas that were primarily explored, where perception, practices and experiences are the topics that are relatively less investigated. Literature synthesis derives misconception, lack of understanding, and practices without knowing the consequences are the key factors responsible for early pregnancies. Future interventions like increasing awareness, providing comprehensive reproductive knowledge, convenient health care aids, and proper counselling are adequate measures for minimalising the problem. The present analysis showed that studies are limited in their scope concerning various aspects of teenage pregnancy in India, so this scoping review gives essential perspectives on future research and implementation plans and policies in this field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Abortion: Autonomy, Anxiety and Exile – Editorial Introduction to a CHS Collection.
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Bateson, Deborah and Mane, Purnima
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ABORTION clinics ,ABORTION ,ABORTION statistics ,SHAME ,EXILE (Punishment) ,UNPLANNED pregnancy ,ROE v. Wade ,ANXIETY - Abstract
These two dimensions of abortion-related stigma continue to be evident in major political and legal shifts that negatively impact abortion access. This international collection of papers from contexts with variable social and legal restrictions on abortion, offers progressive insights into community activism, abortion-related healthcare, and community attitudes, including how women perceive abortion and value abortion care. Debates about human rights, the sanctity of life and the rights of the unborn continue to play out internationally, often placing women seeking abortion in the crosshairs of politicians, faith leaders, community members and others who consider abortion a moral ill rather than a health need. [Extracted from the article]
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39. The Other Side of the Coin-Response to the Comments on My Paper on a Confucian Approach to Human Dignity.
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Ni, Peimin
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CONFUCIANISM ,DIGNITY ,INFANTICIDE ,ABORTION ,NORMATIVITY (Ethics) ,PHILOSOPHY & ethics - Abstract
A response from Peimin Ni to commentaries on his essay about a Confucian concept of human dignity is presented. Particular focus is given to the issue of continued infanticide or abortion in China despite the Confucian emphasis on love and humanity. Topics discussed include the Confucian view on the value of human life, Confucian normativity, and the difference between the Confucian and Kantian source of value.
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40. Baruch Brody and the principle of justifiable homicide
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Furlan, Timothy
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41. The provision of abortion in Australia: service delivery as a bioethical concern
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Emmerich, Nathan
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42. Personhood Begins at Birth: The Rational Foundation for Abortion Policy in a Secular State
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Wall, L. Lewis and Brown, Douglas
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43. The Impact of Early Fertility Shocks on Women’s Fertility and Labor Market Outcomes
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Abboud, Ali
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44. TRZYMAJĄC SIĘ KONSTYTUCJI: O PRAWNYM ZNACZENIU PIERWSZEGO ORZECZENIA ABORCYJNEGO W POLSCE.
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JABŁOŃSKA, PAULINA
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45. Reproduction policy as life course policy: normative modelling of reproductive life courses in Germany.
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Zagel, Hannah
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HUMAN reproduction ,NATALISM ,REPRODUCTIVE technology ,INTERVENTION (Federal government) ,DATABASES ,CONTRACEPTION ,ABORTION - Abstract
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46. Abortion, Autonomy and Artificial Wombs: The Potential Impact of Partial Ectogenesis on Abortion Access in England and Wales.
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Mageean, Aoife
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ABORTION ,ECTOGENESIS ,MEDICAL innovations - Abstract
In an era of accelerating biomedical innovations, partial ectogenesis looms as a double-edged sword for female bodily autonomy and reproductive rights. Rather than simplifying or 'solving' abortion access and the ethical issues inherent to that right, this technology wields the alarming potential to curtail women's right to safe and legal abortions. This article investigates the potential of partial ectogenesis as a 'solution' to the abortion debate, focusing on two significant hypotheses. Foremost, the paper scrutinizes the dilemma of ectogenesis abortion; specifically, instances where a woman intending to terminate her pregnancy is obliged to undergo foetal transfer surgery. This scrutiny engages with Räsänen's concept of the right to the death of a foetus, yet ultimately concludes that this supposed right is unconvincing. Despite there being no such right, this paper argues that the prospect of partial ectogenesis is incapable of resolving the core issues of the abortion debate, not least because of the inherent conflict between a woman's right to her own body and the proposed technology or rather, compulsion of such surgeries. Instead, this article posits that a more significant ethical and logical concern lies in misconceptions surrounding the term 'foetus' and how such misconceptions impact considerations of autonomy. Thereafter, this paper examines the potential for partial ectogenesis to alter the legal viability threshold set by the Abortion Act 1967-in particular, this paper explores the impact a shift in the viability threshold would have on female bodily autonomy. In the aim of resolving these concerns, this article concludes by advocating for the decriminalisation of abortion to safeguard female bodily autonomy against constraints on abortion access were the viability threshold legally revised. By addressing these crucial topics, this article aims to provide a nuanced analysis of the dialogue surrounding reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, and the complex interplay between emerging biotechnologies, medical ethics and legislative frameworks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Exploring Cesarean Section Delivery Patterns in South India: A Bayesian Multilevel and Geospatial analysis of Population-Based Cross-Sectional Data.
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Singh, Mayank, Singh, Anuj, and Gupta, Jagriti
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ABORTION ,CHILDBIRTH ,NEONATOLOGY ,CESAREAN section ,HEALTH facilities - Abstract
Background: This paper focuses on the period from 2019 to 2021 and investigates the factors associated with the high prevalence of C-section deliveries in South India. We also examine the nuanced patterns, socio-demographic associations, and spatial dynamics underlying C-section choices in this region. A cross-sectional study was conducted using large nationally representative survey data. Methods: National Family Health Survey data (NFHS) from 2019 to 2021 have been used for the analysis. Bayesian Multilevel and Geospatial Analysis have been used as statistical methods. Results: Our analysis reveals significant regional disparities in C-section utilization, indicating potential gaps in healthcare access and socio-economic influences. Maternal age at childbirth, educational attainment, healthcare facility type size of child at birth and ever pregnancy termination are identified as key determinants of method of C-section decisions. Wealth index and urban residence also play pivotal roles, reflecting financial considerations and access to healthcare resources. Bayesian multilevel analysis highlights the need for tailored interventions that consider individual household, primary sampling unit (PSU) and district-level factors. Additionally, spatial analysis identifies regions with varying C-section rates, allowing policymakers to develop targeted strategies to optimize maternal and neonatal health outcomes and address healthcare disparities. Spatial autocorrelation and hotspot analysis further elucidate localized influences and clustering patterns. Conclusion: In conclusion, this research underscores the complexity of C-section choices and calls for evidence-based policies and interventions that promote equitable access to quality maternal care in South India. Stakeholders must recognize the multifaceted nature of healthcare decisions and work collaboratively to ensure more balanced and effective healthcare practices in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. Depression outcome in women with recurrent spontaneous abortion: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Zhang, Yang, Feng, Meining, Gao, Yufang, Zhang, Minjie, and Zhang, Zhiya
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RECURRENT miscarriage , *DEPRESSION in women , *ABORTION , *MISCARRIAGE , *PSYCHOTHERAPY - Abstract
• Adverse psychological conditions are present in women who experience recurrent spontaneous abortions; depression was the most prevalent. • In this meta -analysis, women with recurrent spontaneous abortions (RSA) were associated with a significantly increased risk of depression when compared with women without RSA. • Women who had been married for longer than three years, three spontaneous abortions, and induced abortions had a higher prevalence of depression. Nonetheless, the risk of depression was significantly lower in women who had previously given birth to living children. It is widely recognized that depression is highly prevalent among women experiencing recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA), exerting detrimental effects on both the individual and the family. To assess the depression risk and associated factors among women with RSA. Data sources. Our search strategy encompassed PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and WANFANG. The research was conducted in May 2022. We included both randomized and nonrandomized studies that reported the prevalence of depression among women with RSA. Data extraction and synthesis. Two independent evaluators reviewed the titles and abstracts, assessed the full-text papers, extracted data from the included studies, and evaluated their quality using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). We performed random-effects meta -analyses to pool the data. Odds ratios (ORs) and standardized mean differences (SMDs) were combined based on effect sizes for binary and continuous outcomes. Main outcomes. To conduct a meta-analysis to understand the risk of depression in women with RSA who were not treated with psychiatric medications, as well as an analysis of potential factors for depressive symptoms. Out of the initially identified 527 papers, a total of 20 studies (N = 13087) that fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected. Compared to healthy controls, patients with RSA had a significantly higher risk of depression (OR: 4.26, 95 % confidence interval [CI]: 2.44–7.41; SMD: 0.89, 95 % CI: 0.51–1.26). The occurrence of depression among RSA patients was found to be significantly associated with several factors including the severity of depressive symptoms (OR: 3.82, 95 % CI: 2.22–6.59), number of spontaneous miscarriages (SMD: 0.59, 95 % CI: 0.01–1.18), history of therapeutic termination of pregnancy (SMD: 0.20, 95 % CI: 0.09–0.32), history of live birth (SMD: −0.32, 95 % CI: −0.49-−0.15), and duration of marriage (SMD: 0.15, 95 % CI: 0.02–0.27). In clinical practice, it is crucial to provide appropriate psychological interventions for women undergoing RSA. These individuals face a significantly heightened risk of depression, which exhibits strong correlations with various demographic factors such as the severity of depressive symptoms, history of both spontaneous miscarriages and therapeutic termination of pregnancy, number of live births, and duration of marriage. Consequently, women who are suffering RSA deserves more assistance and emotional support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. Evolving an Intersectional and Equality Approach to Addressing Issues of Abortion in Nigeria.
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Obadina, Ibrahim A.
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ABORTION ,INTERSECTIONALITY ,EQUALITY ,LEGAL pluralism - Abstract
Anti-abortion regulation and criminalization in Nigeria raises questions about religious, societal, and cultural dispositions to abortion. If one defers to religious and cultural norms that are against abortion, what remains are concerns about discrimination based on gender, age, and economic status. At the regional level, the focus of abortion activism has consistently been on the legal justification for permitting abortion on recognized grounds, particularly under the African Women Protocol, known as the Maputo Protocol. This work analyzes socio-economic grounds for legal justifications for permitting abortion, focusing on how inequality and discrimination can shape the regulation and governance of abortion, especially within developing and highly genderunequal societies like Nigeria. This paper argues that the systematic maternal deaths resulting from unsafe abortions are avoidable as they stem from social status and an unequal distribution of economic resources. This paper adopts the theory of feminist intersectionality by Crenshaw to expose how inequities on multiple grounds contribute to ineffective reproductive governance, especially concerning abortion in Nigeria. It discusses the potential application of international and regional human rights instruments, especially the Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the Maputo Protocol, and challenges in implementing their provisions within Nigerian reproductive rights jurisprudence. It identifies the doctrine of "Dual Publics" by Peter Ekeh and effects of legal pluralism on the regulation of abortion in Nigeria. It also draws lessons from similar treatment of such issues by the relevant human right bodies through their constituent instruments, case-laws, and jurisprudence. The paper argues that adopting an equality or intersectional approach to address the complexities surrounding abortion in Nigeria holds immense potential for mitigating the historical, legal, and cultural challenges that women face in accessing reproductive healthcare services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. The libidinal law: sexuality and desire in U.S. legal embodiment.
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Valentine, Riley Clare and McNeill, Zane
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DECISION making in law ,POLITICAL science ,POLITICAL philosophy ,AMERICAN law ,LEGAL discourse - Abstract
Politics is frequently understood through the body. However, liberal political theory and, therefore, American law focus upon a question of rights, rather than of needs. Due to this, liberal political theory occludes vulnerability and the facticity of bodies from political thought. Embodiment, a given but also an uncomfortable facet of life, pushes us to consider how political and legal decisions impact people's lives. It necessitates that political and legal decisions are made by considering the ways in which they can and will effect all people, not just the independent, autonomous, and rational actor. This legal embodiment theory allows us to make visible the ways in which marginalized people's bodies frequently are the site of specific restrictions. The paper begins with a discussion of embodiment and care ethics. It then progresses to gender-affirming healthcare and abortion and how embodiment arises in those legal discourses. Then, it moves to a discussion of queer sexuality in education, engaging with ideas of disgust. Finally, it broaches the question of the State's role when it comes to legal embodiment. If we consider embodiment through a lens of a shared good, then legal embodiment ought to prioritize decisions which will promote caring relationships between the individual's body and the State. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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