Pragmatics of everyday life: A qualitative study of induced abortion among Tibetan women in Lhasa

Ciren, Baizhen; Fjeld, Heidi

doi:10.1080/07399332.2019.1640702

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“…For this reason, they referred to the pregnancy as wrong or untimely due to external factors which affected them in that moment of their lives. 14,15,17,20 “You know, I had failed in the civil service exam, so I didn’t have a job at that time. I hadn’t got married yet, so I didn’t have any financial ability to raise the baby.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…I needed to depend on my parents at that time. My father was angry that I could not pass the exam, and if he knew that I was pregnant, he would consider that a shame for our family.” 17…”

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“…I had many arguments with my husband over this issue." 17 Some women indicated that current family conditions were incompatible with the arrival of a baby. Many were responsible for the care of their sick parents or husbands since in most communities the role of domestic caregiver fell on women.…”

Section: Forces That Incite Arm Wrestlingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In many cases, although their personal situation was not ideal, the decision was based on being repudiated due to their family or social environment and being judged in the future as a consequence of the decision they had made. 14,15,[17][18][19][20]22 "It's embarrassing. Because … I knew a lot of people in there ….…”

Section: Facing Social Stigmamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The lack of intimacy and privacy triggered an emotionally complex experience during the process. 14,15,17 The fear of being judged was the greatest counterweight to the reasons for abortion. The vast majority of women expressed being scared by the social consequences to which they could be subjected to.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The decision-making experiences of women who legally aborted: A meta-ethnography

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Background Abortion is one of the most common gynaecological procedures. It is related to personal, social, and economic reasons under a legal term that is recognised as a common sexual and reproductive right in most of countries. However, making the decision to abort is complex, because it is politicised and is often framed in public discourse related to moral or ethical issues beyond women’s experiences. Therefore, it is subject to medical criteria, religious evaluations, and sociological analysis. Purpouse The aim of this synthesis of qualitative studies was to synthesise the decision-making experiences of women who legally aborted. Research design and method The Noblit and Hare’s interpretive meta‐ethnography was conducted, and it was written in accordance with the eMERGe meta‐ethnography reporting guidance. Ten studies met the research objective and inclusion criteria, after a comprehensive systematic search strategy in five databases. Findings The metaphor “The wrestling between why and what will happen next” and three themes emerged from the data analysis: (1) Forces that incite the arm wrestling; (2) Facing social stigma; and (3) Defeated by a greater rival. The metaphor provided interpretive experiences of the moral conflict experienced by women who decided to have an abortion and emerged from the confrontation of the reasons why they decided to abort and the social repercussions that making the decision entails. The result of the struggle was loneliness and vulnerability. Conclusion The lines of action impact policy makers, the media, and health professionals. Actions should focus on the de-stigmatisation and normalisation of abortion, the use of appropriate language, and the training and sensitisation of health professionals.

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confidence: 99%

“…I needed to depend on my parents at that time. My father was angry that I could not pass the exam, and if he knew that I was pregnant, he would consider that a shame for our family.” 17…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Forces That Incite Arm Wrestlingmentioning

confidence: 99%