Table 4 Stigma (N = 207)
Indicators of stigma | n (%) |
|---|---|
Felt judged during abortion service | |
Yes, by staff/providers/other clients | 50 (24.2) |
Yes, by self/family | 6 (2.9) |
No | 151 (72.9) |
No response | 6 (2.9) |
Source of judgment experienced during abortion services (n = 50)* | |
Providers/staff in general hospital services | 22 (44.0) |
Providers/staff in SRH team | 12 (24.0) |
Providers/staff in admissions/reception | 8 (16.0) |
Nurse or gynecologist in unspecified team/location | 7 (14.0) |
Unspecified | 6 (12.0) |
Other clients | 3 (6.0) |
Level of worry that doctor would treat differently based on abortion history | |
Very worried, worried, or a little worried | 60 (29.0) |
Not worried | 135 (65.2) |
No response | 12 (5.8) |
Agreement with the following statements about abortion | |
Abortion is the right of every woman | 189 (91.3) |
A woman should keep her abortion a secret | 41 (19.8) |
Women generally have justified reasons for seeking abortion | 162 (78.3) |
Women get an abortion due to a lack of responsibility | 124 (59.9) |