"It's something that marks you": Abortion stigma after decriminalization in Uruguay

• Main Authors: Roosbelinda Cárdenas (Author), Ana Labandera (Author), Sarah E. Baum (Author), Fernanda Chiribao (Author), Ivana Leus (Author), Silvia Avondet (Author), Jennifer Friedman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...