An update on issues relating to abortion,
produced for bpas
 
Attitudes and beliefs
 
  13 February 2012

USA: Compromise announced on contraceptive coverage row

The White House has announced modified plans to require all women to have access to contraception, attempting to stem anger from Catholic leaders, BBC News Online reports.

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  19 January 2012

UK: Midwives in conscientious objection battle

Scotland’s largest health board has been taken to court by Catholic midwives who claim conscientious objections over abortion procedures were disregarded. 

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14 November 2011

Event: Sex, feminism and late abortion

BPAS sponsored three sessions at the recent London Battle of Ideas festival. Report by Jennie Bristow.

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  13 November 2011

Japan: Confusion and ethical issues surrounding the role of midwives in childbirth and abortion

This qualitative study describes midwives’ experiences in providing care in both pregnancy termination and childbirth in Japan. From Nursing and Health Sciences.

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  13 November 2011

UK: Gloria Steinem talks about abortion, and being angry

Rachel Cooke interviews the veteran feminist for The Observer.

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  10 November 2011

USA: Perceptions of family planning and abortion education

The purpose of this study was to assess medical students’ satisfaction with family planning education at a faith-based medical school. From Contraception.

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  7 November 2011

Denmark: Attitudes towards abortion among trainees in obstetrics/gynecology and clinical genetics

This study aimed to provide knowledge about attitudes towards abortion among Danish physicians in training in the specialties of obstetrics/gynecology and clinical genetics. From Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica

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