Safe Abortion and Public Policies: Impact on Women’s Health
Aborto seguro y políticas públicas: impacto en la salud de la mujer
Aborto seguro e políticas públicas: impacto na saúde da mulher
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aborto planejamento familiar saúde reprodutiva fatores socioeconômicos aborto planificación familiar salud reproductiva factores socioeconómicos |
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| Universidad Católica del Uruguay | |
| LIBERI | |
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https://revistas.ucu.edu.uy/index.php/enfermeriacuidadoshumanizados/article/view/4619
https://hdl.handle.net/10895/6393 |
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| Sumario: | Introduction: Abortion is a highly relevant topic in public health and human rights, surrounded by ethical, legal, and social debates. Although it is an essential part of reproductive health, many countries maintain restrictive legislation, perpetuating inequalities and vulnerabilities. Criminalization directly impacts women’s physical and psychological health, especially in stigmatized contexts. Objective: To analyze abortion as a family planning practice and its impact on women’s physical and psychological health, considering social, cultural, economic influences, and public policies. Methods: This is an integrative literature review conducted in the PubMed and SciELO databases. Eighteen articles published in the last ten years, in English and Portuguese, addressing abortion, reproductive health, and women’s rights were selected. The studies were analyzed based on their relevance to the investigated aspects, including the impact of legislation, social stigma, and economic vulnerability. Results: The analysis showed that the criminalization of abortion leads to clandestine procedures, increasing the risk of serious complications and maternal mortality. In contrast, in countries where abortion is decriminalized, there are fewer complications and greater access to safe care. Conclusion: Public policies that ensure safe abortion are fundamental for public health, reducing risks to women. It is essential to approach abortion as a health issue rather than a crime. |
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