[Psychological aspects of induced abortion].
The present paper, based on the results of international studies, is focused on the reconsideration of the psychological aspects of induced abortion. By presenting a narrow cross-section of the Hungarian demographic data, we would like to emphasise the necessity and the significance of a deeper understanding of the subject. Factors behind the decision-making, short- and long term outcomes of the intervention influencing primarily the mental health of women and partner-relationship aspects are discussed in details. While acknowledging the complexity of the subject deriving from the legal, ethical, moral, religious, medical, social and sociological concerns, our aim is to call attention to the psychological aspects of induced abortion and the importance of psychological care of women undergoing surgical operation.
Pécsi Tudományegyetem, Pszichológia Intézet, Személyiség-, Fejlődés- és Klinikai Pszichológia Tanszék, Pécs. mako.hajnalka@gmail.com
Hajnalka
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Sz Makó
Béla
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Veszprémi
D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006814:Hungary / Q000453:epidemiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013997:Time Factors