Abortion in Chile: the practice under a restrictive regime
This article examines, from a human rights perspective, the experience of women, and the practices of health care providers regarding abortion in Chile. Most abortions, as high as 100,000 a year, are obtained surreptitiously and clandestinely, and income and connections play a key role. The illegality of abortion correlates strongly with vulnerability, feelings of guilt and loneliness, fear of prosecution, physical and psychological harm, and social ostracism. Moreover, the absolute legal ban on abortion has a chilling effect on health care providers and endangers women’s lives and health.
Source: Reproductive Health Matters - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Lidia Casas, Lieta Vivaldi Tags: FEATURE Source Type: research
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