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Journal of the National Medical... Nov 1971
Topics: Abortion, Induced; Abortion, Therapeutic; Attitude; Fees, Medical; Female; Humans; Legislation, Medical; Methods; Pregnancy; Religion and Medicine; United States
PubMed: 5130052
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American Journal of Human Genetics Sep 1974
Review
Topics: Abortion, Therapeutic; Amniocentesis; Contraception; Dermatoglyphics; Education, Graduate; Education, Medical; Evaluation Studies as Topic; Female; Financing, Personal; Genetic Counseling; Genetic Diseases, Inborn; Humans; Karyotyping; Metabolism, Inborn Errors; Pedigree; Pregnancy; Probability; Psychology; Time Factors
PubMed: 4609197
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Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia E... Jun 2022To identify the barriers to provide to women and adequately train physicians on therapeutic abortions in public hospitals in Peru.
OBJECTIVE
To identify the barriers to provide to women and adequately train physicians on therapeutic abortions in public hospitals in Peru.
METHODS
Descriptive cross-sectional survey-based study. We invited 400 obstetrics and gynecology specialists from 7 academic public hospitals in Lima and 8 from other regions of Peru. Expert judges validated the survey.
RESULTS
We collected survey results from 160 participants that met the inclusion criteria. Of those, 63.7% stated that the hospital where they work does not offer abortion training. Most of the participants consider that the position of the Peruvian government regarding therapeutic abortion is indifferent or deficient. The major limitations to provide therapeutic abortions included Peruvian law (53.8%), hospital policies (18.8%), and lack of experts (10.6%).
CONCLUSION
Most surveyed physicians supported therapeutic abortions and showed interest in improving their skills. However, not all hospitals offer training and education. The limited knowledge of the physicians regarding the law and institutional policies, as well as fear of ethical, legal, and religious repercussions, were the main barriers for providing abortions.
Topics: Abortion, Legal; Abortion, Therapeutic; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Hospitals, Public; Humans; Peru; Pregnancy
PubMed: 35820422
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1746198 -
BMC Research Notes Sep 2019The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence and the reasons of issuing permission for therapeutic abortion in department of forensic medicine, Kermanshah-Iran.
OBJECTIVE
The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence and the reasons of issuing permission for therapeutic abortion in department of forensic medicine, Kermanshah-Iran.
RESULTS
There were a total number of 428 applications for issuing permits. The most common reasons of issuing permit for therapeutic abortion were fetal and maternal problems, specifically cerebral abnormalities (70.8%), and anencephaly (30.3%). Furthermore, 354 (82/7%) out of 428 applications were able to get the legal permit and 17.3% of the applications did not receive permission, which was mainly due to "the lack of maternal indication". Increased knowledge of physicians and clinical personnel on indications of therapeutic abortions and related regulations would lead to the implementation of strategies which prevent void referrals to the department of forensic medicine and a better execution of therapeutic abortion law. By improving the health condition of pregnant women who seek pregnancy termination, informing them about indications of therapeutic abortions, and developing proper strategies to make pregnant women more acquainted with legal cases of abortion, we can take a significant step towards helping pregnant women and promoting their health.
Topics: Abortion, Therapeutic; Adolescent; Adult; Anencephaly; Female; Forensic Medicine; Humans; Iran; Licensure; Middle Aged; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications; Pregnant Women; Retrospective Studies; Young Adult
PubMed: 31519224
DOI: 10.1186/s13104-019-4622-4 -
Journal of Medical Ethics Nov 2006Abortion is forbidden under normal circumstances by nearly all the major world religions. Traditionally, abortion was not deemed permissible by Muslim scholars. Shiite... (Review)
Review
Abortion is forbidden under normal circumstances by nearly all the major world religions. Traditionally, abortion was not deemed permissible by Muslim scholars. Shiite scholars considered it forbidden after implantation of the fertilised ovum. However, Sunni scholars have held various opinions on the matter, but all agreed that after 4 months gestation abortion was not permitted. In addition, classical Islamic scholarship had only considered threats to maternal health as a reason for therapeutic abortion. Recently, scholars have begun to consider the effect of severe fetal deformities on the mother, the families and society. This has led some scholars to reconsider the prohibition on abortion in limited circumstances. This article reviews the Islamic basis for the prohibition of abortion and the reasons for its justification. Contemporary rulings from leading Shiite scholars and from the Sunni school of thought are presented and reviewed. The status of abortion in Muslim countries is reviewed, with special emphasis on the therapeutic abortion law passed by the Iranian Parliament in 2003. This law approved therapeutic abortion before 16 weeks of gestation under limited circumstances, including medical conditions related to fetal and maternal health. Recent measures in Iran provide an opportunity for the Muslim scholars in other countries to review their traditional stance on abortion.
Topics: Abortion, Therapeutic; Attitude to Health; Congenital Abnormalities; Female; Fetal Development; Gestational Age; Humans; Iran; Islam; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications; Religion and Medicine
PubMed: 17074823
DOI: 10.1136/jme.2005.015289 -
Canadian Medical Association Journal Feb 1981
Topics: Abortion, Therapeutic; Advisory Committees; Canada; Female; Hospitals; Humans; Legislation, Medical; Pregnancy; Professional Staff Committees; Spouses
PubMed: 7214261
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The Western Journal of Medicine Sep 1975A mild, short, depressive and guilt ridden period following abortion is quite common, but a severe psychological reaction is rare. The indication for the abortion and... (Review)
Review
A mild, short, depressive and guilt ridden period following abortion is quite common, but a severe psychological reaction is rare. The indication for the abortion and the preabortal psychological state of the patient are the two most important factors. Almost all reported instances of postabortion psychoses have occurred in patients who had severe preabortal psychiatric problems. Women undergoing abortion for socioeconomic or psychosocial indications appear to be at minimal risk for long-term negative psychological sequelae. In contrast, women in whom abortion is carried out because of exposure to rubella and the risk of fetal malformation, maternal organic disease or the prenatal diagnosis of a genetically defective fetus are at greater risk and may need supportive psychotherapy.
Topics: Abortion, Criminal; Abortion, Eugenic; Abortion, Legal; Abortion, Therapeutic; Adjustment Disorders; California; Female; Guilt; Humans; Male; Psychotic Disorders
PubMed: 1099808
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BMC Cancer Jun 2017Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) accounts for more than two thirds of leukemia during pregnancy and has an incidence of 1 in 75,000 to 100,000. Its clinical management... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) accounts for more than two thirds of leukemia during pregnancy and has an incidence of 1 in 75,000 to 100,000. Its clinical management remains a challenging therapeutic task both for patient and medical team, given to the therapy-attributable risks for mother and fetus and the connected counseling regarding pregnancy continuation.
METHODS
We provided a review of updated literature and a comprehensive description of five maternal/fetal outcomes of AML cases diagnosed concomitantly to pregnancy and treated at our Institution from 2006 to 2012.
RESULTS
Median age at AML diagnosis was 32 years (31-39). One diagnosis was performed in first trimester and the patient asked for therapeutic abortion before starting chemotherapy. Three cases were diagnosed in second/third trimester; in one case leukemia was diagnosed concomitantly with intrauterine fetal death, while the remaining two patients continued pregnancy and delivered a healthy baby by cesarean section. In only one of these two cases chemotherapy was performed during pregnancy (at 24 + 5 weeks) and consisted of a combination of daunorubicine and cytarabine. Therapy was well tolerated and daily fetus monitoring was performed. After completion of 30 weeks of gestation a cesarean section was carried out; the newborn had an Apgar score of 5/1'-7/5'-9/10', oxygen therapy was temporarily given and peripheral counts displayed transient mild leukopenia. One patient had diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome rapidly progressed to AML after delivery. Four out of the 5 described women are currently alive and disease-free. Three children were born and long-term follow-up has shown normal growth and development.
CONCLUSIONS
The treatment of AML occurring during pregnancy is challenging and therapeutic decisions should be taken individually for each patient. Consideration must be given both to the immediate health of mother and fetus and to long-term infant health. Our series confirmed the literature data: fetal toxicity of cytostatic therapy clusters during the first trimester; while chemotherapy can be administered safely during second/third trimester and combination of daunorubicin and cytarabine is recommended for induction.
Topics: Abortion, Therapeutic; Adult; Cesarean Section; Child; Cytarabine; Daunorubicin; Female; Fetal Death; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic
PubMed: 28645262
DOI: 10.1186/s12885-017-3436-9 -
Canadian Medical Association Journal Mar 1971
Topics: Abortion, Therapeutic; Female; Humans; Philosophy, Medical; Pregnancy
PubMed: 5557920
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Canadian Medical Association Journal Nov 1970
Topics: Abortion, Legal; Abortion, Therapeutic; Ethics, Medical; Female; Humans; Pregnancy
PubMed: 5530808
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