Understanding sexuality following a voluntary termination of pregnancy.

Boffard, Catriona

Understanding sexuality following a voluntary termination of pregnancy.

dc.contributor.author	Boffard, Catriona
dc.date.accessioned	2013-02-21T07:52:28Z
dc.date.available	2013-02-21T07:52:28Z
dc.date.issued	2013-02-21
dc.description.abstract	Although much research has been conducted on termination of pregnancy, there is a paucity of information regarding women’s sexuality after such a procedure, and in particular, how a woman understands her sexuality following a termination of pregnancy or what influences such an understanding. This research aimed to investigate how women understand their sexuality following a voluntary termination of pregnancy through the examination of the interaction between personal and broader social views on sexuality. Seven women who had undergone the procedure at two private termination clinics in Johannesburg were interviewed, using a semi-structured, open-ended interview schedule. The data was analysed according to thematic analytic methods. Based on the results, it was clear that the way in which women understand their sexuality following a termination of pregnancy is complex and multi-faceted. Particular themes emerged that were in line with the debates raised in the current literature. It became evident that these views were intricate and multi-faceted. Heteronormativity and heterosexuality proved particularly influential in how women understand their sexuality following a termination of pregnancy, and which further related to points raised throughout the literature. It was clear through the analysis that each theme could be seen to stand alone, or alternatively be represented through other themes and sub-themes.	en_ZA
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10539/12461
dc.language.iso	en	en_ZA
dc.subject.lcsh	Women--Sexual behavior--South Africa.
dc.subject.lcsh	Abortion--South Africa.
dc.title	Understanding sexuality following a voluntary termination of pregnancy.	en_ZA
dc.type	Thesis	en_ZA