Studying the Acceptability and Feasibility of Medical Abortion

Studying the Acceptability and Feasibility of Medical Abortion

“Acceptability research” is a term first coined to describe inquiries into individuals’ responses to family planning and contraceptive technology. As defined by WHO, “acceptability” is a “quality which makes an object, person, event, or idea attractive, satisfactory, pleasing or welcome.” In fact, t...

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Published in:Law, medicine & health care Vol. 20; no. 3; pp. 195 - 198
Main Authors: Winikoff, Beverly, Coyaji, Kurus, Cabezas, Evelio, Coyaji, Banoo, Krishna, Usha, de la Concepcion, Oscar, Eschen, Andrea, Sivin, Irving, Brady, Martha
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-09-1992
Subjects:
Abortifacient Agents
Bioethics
Developing Countries
Feasibility Studies
Female
Humans
Internationality
Nursing
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
Patient Satisfaction
Population
Pregnancy
Pregnant Women
Risk Assessment
Social Control, Formal
Critique
Health
Contraceptive Usage
Genetics and Reproduction
Satisfaction
Psychological Factors
Contraception
Delivery Of Health Care
Family Planning
Abortion, Drug Induced
Abortion, Induced
Fertility Control, Postconception
Obstetrical Surgery
Curettage
Developed Countries
Health Facilities
Treatment
Surgery
Perception
Developing Countries
Abortion Seekers
Behavior
Method Acceptability
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Summary:“Acceptability research” is a term first coined to describe inquiries into individuals’ responses to family planning and contraceptive technology. As defined by WHO, “acceptability” is a “quality which makes an object, person, event, or idea attractive, satisfactory, pleasing or welcome.” In fact, the word “acceptable” in English is distinct from other issues that are also encompassed within “acceptability research.” “Acceptable,” to many, connotes faint praise. It may mean that something is tolerable only to the point of not being protested. On the other hand, the attributes “desirable” and “preferable” are more positive. In fact, all of these qualities are examined within the meaning of “acceptability research” as currently used by the Population Council. Acceptability of a product or a medical procedure is most commonly studied in terms of patients or clients. Do those who will undergo the procedure or be the subjects of the technology find its use acceptable? But, in fact, acceptability can also be tested in relation to the providers of the technologies (i.e., the medical professionals), to the program managers or to policymakers.
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ISSN:0277-8459
2151-7878
DOI:10.1111/j.1748-720X.1992.tb01188.x