Hinduism and reproductive decision-making: Karma, Samsara, and the in-between.
Hinduism
decision-making
dharma
genetic counseling
karma
pregnancy
prenatal
samsara
termination
Journal
Journal of genetic counseling
ISSN: 1573-3599
Titre abrégé: J Genet Couns
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9206865
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
08 2020
08 2020
Historique:
received:
06
12
2019
revised:
25
02
2020
accepted:
26
02
2020
pubmed:
5
4
2020
medline:
9
2
2021
entrez:
5
4
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Investigations of the role of religious philosophy in reproductive decision-making has exclusively focused on Abrahamic traditions. However, those who practice Eastern religions, such as Hinduism, represent an increasing proportion of the population in the United States and may present for prenatal care. Here, we consider tenets of Hindu philosophy as they may pertain to decision-making surrounding women's pregnancy termination. Such tenets include the cycle of rebirth (samsara), karma, dharma, Hindu writing, and the multivalent nature of Hindu philosophy. Through this brief communication we hope to present a starting point for further exploration which will increase cultural competency of genetic counselors while enhancing awareness of variations of religious beliefs patients may hold.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
594-597Informations de copyright
© 2020 National Society of Genetic Counselors.
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