Therapeutic abortion in Iran: an epidemiologic study of legal abortion in 2 years

Mahdavi, Seyed Amirhosein; Jafari, Asieh; Azimi, Khadijeh; Dehghanizadeh, Nikoo; Bazegar, Abdolrazagh

doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-21917/v1

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“…A total of 15617 permits were issued in which 91.99% had fetal reasons and 8.01% had maternal reasons. e most prevalent reason was nervous system malformation similar to our study [13]. Considering the population of Iran in 2017, their event rate was calculated as about 1.936 per 10,000 individuals per this period of time.…”

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Characteristics and Indications of Legal Abortion among the Pregnant Women in Lorestan Province of Iran during 2017–2019

Fatemi

Akbari

2020

Advances in Public Health

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Background. Legal abortion is a challenge from the viewpoint of ethics and religion. The present study was conducted to investigate the frequency of fetal and maternal indications of legal abortion and also the maternal characteristics in Lorestan Province of Iran. Methods. As a descriptive cross-sectional study, all the cases with issued permits for legal abortion were selected by a census during 2017–2019. Descriptive data analysis was used to report the results. Event rates with Poisson 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated based on the regional population. Results. A total of 305 cases were selected. The mean age of the mothers was 31.61 ± 7.48 years, and the mean of gestational age was 15.76 ± 2.80 weeks. Demographically, most cases were from Khorramabad city (101 cases) followed by Borujerd (51 cases) and Doroud (46 cases). The overall event rate was 1.732 per 10,000 individuals (95% CI: 1.543–1.938) of the general population of the region per 3 years. Fetal disturbance of the brain and spine was the most prevalent reason of abortion (24.92%, 95% CI: 19.63%–31.19%) followed by Down syndrome (19.34%, 95% CI: 14.73%–24.95), hydrops fetalis (12.79%, 95% CI: 9.09%–17.48%), and anencephaly (12.79%, 95% CI: 9.09%–17.48%). Conclusion. From each 10,000 individuals of the population, one to two cases of legal abortion were screened per 3 years. More than 90% of cases had fetal indication. In cities with lower event rates, we should plan for better screening.

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“…During 2015-2017, a total of 15,617 permissions out of 21,477 applicants were issued. ey used ICD-10 classification to categorize the maternal and fetal indications of therapeutic abortion [13].…”

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Characteristics and Indications of Legal Abortion among the Pregnant Women in Lorestan Province of Iran during 2017–2019

Fatemi

Akbari

2020

Advances in Public Health

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“…Some health conditions make mothers unfit to carry a pregnancy to term, which can lead to what is called "therapeutic abortion." In the same study by Mahdavi et al, the most common maternal health-related reasons for abortion were circulatory system diseases (43.9%), neoplasms (13.4%), and genitourinary system diseases (9.9%) [3].…”

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“…Aborting such a fetus reduces the rigors that come with providing supportive care and healthcare. Among the fetal-related causes for abortion, a study by Mahdavi et al listed nervous system malformations (26.4%), chromosomal abnormalities (18.4%), hydrops fetalis (13.7%), and musculoskeletal anomalies (9.9%) as the most common reasons [3].…”

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Effects and Proposed Countermeasures of Abortion Bans and Restrictions on People With Uteruses and Society

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Akpanobong³

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With the recent overturning of Roe V. Wade by the Supreme Court, access to abortions in many regions across the United States will become very limited as laws regarding fetal termination will be determined by state legislators rather than on a federal level. This article highlights the effects of Roe V. Wade's abolishment on individuals that can get pregnant, how unwanted pregnancies will affect society in general, and reasonable steps forward following the ban. We conducted an electronic search using PubMed, Google, and Google Scholar. The search was retrospective, and the preliminary results focused on articles about the rationale behind pregnancy termination and the overall effects of abortion and the ban. Review papers, original papers, and newspaper articles were eligible for use. Sample size and region of publication were not exclusionary criteria. Each author independently reviewed and extracted data to write up each assigned section, and group collaborations occurred to create the final draft. Out of the 93 resources reviewed, 32 sources were deemed eligible and used in this article. These resources included 23 journal articles, eight websites, and one book.. The data gathered showed that while abortions have many potential complications even when performed under regulated conditions, taking away the choice of those with a uterus is also not without consequence. The economic, familial, and societal implications should be considered moving forward as safety nets will need to be implemented for people with uterus and children involved.

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“…Termination of pregnancy is taboo in Iran, and despite the partial legalization of 'medical abortions' in the case of pre-existing fetal and maternal conditions(Mahdavi, Jafari, Azimi, Dehghanizadeh, & Barzegar, 2020), it remains a highly controversial practice.…”

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Biopolitics of Non-Motherhood: Childfree Women on a Persian-Language Digital Platform for Mothers

Rahbari¹

2021

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In Iran, motherhood continues to be considered an important and essential part of women's social life. However, nonmotherhood is gaining momentum as Iranian women increasingly choose to be childfree. This study explores women's perceptions of motherhood using the content of a Persian-language discussion and mini-blogging forum called Ninisite. Ninisite is one of the largest interactive digital spaces dedicated to topics such as family, motherhood, fertility, infertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare. This study uses a combination of cyber-ethnography and critical discourse analysis to investigate users' attitudes and perceptions on non-motherhood and childfreeness on Ninisite. The research shows the participatory and solidarizing climate on Ninisite's interactive blogosphere to provide informative, spiritual, and affective support, not only to mothers but also to non-mothers in a context where childfreeness is stigmatized as well as socially and politically scrutinized.

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Therapeutic abortion in Iran: an epidemiologic study of legal abortion in 2 years

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Characteristics and Indications of Legal Abortion among the Pregnant Women in Lorestan Province of Iran during 2017–2019

Characteristics and Indications of Legal Abortion among the Pregnant Women in Lorestan Province of Iran during 2017–2019

Effects and Proposed Countermeasures of Abortion Bans and Restrictions on People With Uteruses and Society

Biopolitics of Non-Motherhood: Childfree Women on a Persian-Language Digital Platform for Mothers

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