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Abortion and domestic violence
Author(s) -
Aston Gillian,
Bewley Susan
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1576/toag.11.3.163.27500
Subject(s) - domestic violence , abortion , medicine , affect (linguistics) , criminology , psychology , political science , pregnancy , medical emergency , poison control , suicide prevention , communication , biology , genetics
• Domestic violence is a common problem. • Higher rates are found when abortion is repeated or not disclosed to partners. • Policy makers and abortion providers need to consider the healthcare needs of abused women. • Doctors can identify women experiencing domestic violence and provide support, including information about available resources. • Changes to abortion law could particularly affect women who have been raped or who experience domestic violence.Learning objectives:• To understand the relationship between domestic violence and abortion. • To distinguish facts about domestic violence from cultural myths.Ethical issues:• Training staff to deal with domestic violence requires support for those staff who are survivors or perpetrators of violence. • Whatever the moral status of the fetus, domestic violence in pregnancy is a crime against women.Please cite this article as: Aston G, Bewley S. Abortion and domestic violence. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2009;11:163–168.