"I just have to hope that this abortion should go well": Perceptions, fears, and experiences of abortion clients in Nigeria.
Abortion, Induced
/ psychology
Adolescent
Adult
Ambulatory Care Facilities
/ statistics & numerical data
Attitude of Health Personnel
Culture
Fear
Female
Health Services Accessibility
/ statistics & numerical data
History, 21st Century
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Nigeria
/ epidemiology
Perception
Pregnancy
Quality of Health Care
/ statistics & numerical data
Young Adult
Journal
PloS one
ISSN: 1932-6203
Titre abrégé: PLoS One
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101285081
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2022
2022
Historique:
received:
13
07
2021
accepted:
10
01
2022
entrez:
7
2
2022
pubmed:
8
2
2022
medline:
4
3
2022
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
This qualitative study aimed to examine how abortion clients in Nigeria perceive abortion and explore the role their beliefs and fears play in their care-seeking experiences and interactions with providers. Abortion is severely legally restricted in Nigeria but remains common. We conducted in-depth interviews with 25 people who obtained abortion services through three distinct models of care. We coded interview transcripts and conducted thematic analysis. Clients perceived negative attitudes toward abortion in their communities, though clients' own beliefs were more nuanced. Clients recounted a range of fears, and nearly all mentioned worrying that they might die as a result of their abortion. Despite their concerns, clients relied on social networks and word-of-mouth recommendations to identify providers they perceived as trustworthy and safe. Kind and non-judgmental treatment, clear instructions, open communication, and reassurance of privacy and confidentiality by providers alleviated client fears and helped clients feel supported throughout their abortion process. Within restrictive contexts, the mobilization of information networks, provision of high-quality care through innovative models, and personalization of care to individual needs can assuage fears and contribute to reducing stigma and increasing access to safe abortion services.
Identifiants
pubmed: 35130269
doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263072
pii: PONE-D-21-22868
pmc: PMC8820635
doi:
Types de publication
Historical Article
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
e0263072Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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