The Perception of Abortion: Voices from Physicians at Hospital de San Jose (Bogotá)

Authors

  • Celmira Laza Vásquez Health Sciences University Foundation
  • Ruth A. Castiblanco Montañez Health Sciences University Foundation

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rfnsp.v35n1a08

Keywords:

perception, legal abortion, voluntary interruption of pregnancy, physicians, qualitative research

Abstract

Objective: to understand the perception that a group of physicians at Hospital de San Jose (Bogota-Colombia) have regarding voluntary abortion (VA) under the three causes defined by Sentence C-355/2006.
Methodology: a qualitative hermeneutic study with a sample of 15 doctors from the Gynecology &
Obstetrics ward who were selected by theoretical sampling. Sample size was defined through information saturation. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews which were analyzed using the approaches proposed by Heidegger, Diekelman, Allen and Tanner. Results: Sentence C-355/2006 was perceived as
a necessary concept to empower woman ́s right to decide on her life and reproduction; besides, it offers a safe form of VA. Also, the sentence helps in reducing social, health system and family problems; although a negative view of VA persists in Colombian society in general. However, the physicians did point out the sentence ́s limitations: the lack of a definition of health, the fact that there is not a defined limit of pregnancy weeks to apply for VA and no psychological or genetic care after the procedure. Discussion: the sentence is a significant advancement in Colombia. In spite of accepting VA, participants do recognize the questioning regarding VA, which are derived from their religious and family values and the social stigma around abortion.
Conclusions: it is highly necessary to review this sentence, and physicians should participate in this process.
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Author Biographies

Celmira Laza Vásquez, Health Sciences University Foundation

Master in Nursing with emphasis on perinatal maternal health care. Specialist in General Epidemiology. Associate Instructor Research Division at the University Foundation of Health Sciences (FUCS). Colombia.

Ruth A. Castiblanco Montañez, Health Sciences University Foundation

Nurse. Master’s Student in Public Health. Research Division at the Health Sciences University Foundation (FUCS). Young Researcher. Administrative Department of Science, Technology and Innovation. (Colciencias). Colombia.

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Published

2017-01-20

How to Cite

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Laza Vásquez C, Castiblanco Montañez RA. The Perception of Abortion: Voices from Physicians at Hospital de San Jose (Bogotá). Rev. Fac. Nac. Salud Pública [Internet]. 2017 Jan. 20 [cited 2025 Dec. 6];35(1):71-8. Available from: https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/fnsp/article/view/19717

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