因遗传指征而终止妊娠：对家庭的影响。

Pregnancy termination for genetic indications: the impact on families.

作者信息

Furlong R M, Black R B

出版信息

Soc Work Health Care. 1984 Fall;10(1):17-34. doi: 10.1300/J010v10n01_02.

Abstract

Results are presented from a study of the experiences of families in which mothers terminated a pregnancy following detection of a serious defect in the fetus. Responses indicate that even very young children and those sheltered from knowledge of the event showed reactions to their parents' distress and maternal absence. Younger children may experience particular difficulties in coping with complete information about such a complex decision. Recommendations are made for social work service before, during, and after hospitalization for the pregnancy termination.

摘要

本文呈现了一项关于母亲在检测到胎儿存在严重缺陷后终止妊娠的家庭经历的研究结果。调查结果表明，即使是非常年幼的孩子以及那些对该事件不知情的孩子，也会对父母的痛苦和母亲的缺席产生反应。年幼的孩子在应对关于如此复杂决定的完整信息时可能会遇到特别的困难。文中针对终止妊娠住院前、住院期间及住院后的社会工作服务提出了建议。