Data for: "Stigmatized by association: challenges for abortion service providers in Ghana"
Aniteye, P, O'Brien, B and Mayhew, SH
(2007).
Data for: "Stigmatized by association: challenges for abortion service providers in Ghana".
[Dataset].
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom.
10.17037/DATA.124.
(2007).
Data for: "Stigmatized by association: challenges for abortion service providers in Ghana".
[Dataset].
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom.
10.17037/DATA.124.
Unsafe abortion is an issue of public health concern and contributes significantly to maternal morbidity and mortality globally. Abortion evokes religious, moral, ethical, socio-cultural and medical concerns which mean it is highly stigmatized and this poses a threat to both providers and researchers. This study examined the challenges to providing safe abortion services from the perspective of health providers in Ghana. In-depth interviews were performed with obstetrician/gynaecologists, nurse-midwives and pharmacists (n = 36) in three (3) hospitals and five (5) health centres in the capital city in Ghana.
Additional Information
This metadata record records the existence of the interview transcripts, in accordance with LSHTM's Research Data Management policy and journal requirements. Participants gave written informed consent that their interview data could be used in papers. However, due to the age of the study they were not consulted on wider sharing of information. Researchers wishing to discuss the research are advised to contact the study authors for further information.
Keywords
Stigma, Abortion, Skilled providers, Ghana, Qualitative research| Item Type | Dataset |
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| Description of data capture | This study used in-depth interviews to provide insights regarding experiences of skilled providers associated with the practice of legal abortion provision. The study was conducted in Ghana’s capital city, Accra. A purposive sample of 36 health providers working in maternal/newborn health was recruited from the national, regional and district hospitals and from urban health centres. Interviews were recorded after informed consent was given. Informed consent involved a study information sheet being given to all prospective participants to take away and consider, then a follow-up call a few days later to see whether they were willing to participate. Of the 41 participants asked to participate, 36 were willing and 5 refused because they were not comfortable discussing the topic or did not want to be associated with it. All the interviews were conducted in English and took place between November 2006 - July 2007. |
| Capture method | Interview: Face-to-face |
| Collection Period |
From To 1 November 2006 31 July 2007 |
| Date | 1 September 2007 |
| Geographical area covered (offline during plugin upgrade) |
North Latitude East Longitude South Latitude West Longitude 5.61321 -0.158615 5.58262 -0.212002 |
| Language(s) of written materials | English |
| Creator(s) |
Aniteye, P, O'Brien, B and Mayhew, SH
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| LSHTM Faculty/Department | Faculty of Public Health and Policy > Dept of Global Health and Development |
| Participating Institutions | University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, Alberta, Canada, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom |
| Date Deposited | 03 Nov 2016 12:24 |
| Last Modified | 15 Feb 2022 18:18 |
| Publisher | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine |
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