Publications by authors named "Victoria Whelan"
Reproductive decision making in women with medical comorbidities: a qualitative study.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted through 28 interviews with pregnant women who have chronic medical conditions to explore factors affecting their reproductive decision-making.
- Key themes identified included the perceived risks and benefits of pregnancy and contraception, influences on contraceptive use, and a sense of reproductive self-agency, showing mixed feelings about pregnancy despite health concerns.
- The findings suggest that chronic health conditions do not heavily impact reproductive choices, as barriers to contraception stem more from personal beliefs rather than external pressures.