“It’s something that marks you”: Abortion stigma after decriminalization in Uruguay

Abstract Background Abortion stigma is experienced by women seeking abortion services and by abortion providers in a range of legal contexts, including Uruguay, where abortion was decriminalized up to 12 weeks gestation in 2012. This paper analyzes opinions and attitudes of both abortion clients and...

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Main Authors: Roosbelinda Cárdenas, Ana Labandera, Sarah E. Baum, Fernanda Chiribao, Ivana Leus, Silvia Avondet, Jennifer Friedman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Reproductive Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-018-0597-1