Present situation and needs of psychological support for an abortion

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 15K21121
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Clinical psychology; Gender
• Research Institution: Osaka University
• Principal Investigator: SUGAO Shoko 大阪大学, 人間科学研究科, 助教 (50637139)
• Project Period (FY): 2015-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: 中絶 / 心理 / 喪失 / グリーフケア / 臨床心理 / 周産期 / 心のケア / サポート

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The purpose of this study is to investigate and examine the psychological aspect of parents who experienced perinatal loss including artificial abortion (abortion) and their current situation and specific needs. It was conducted questionnaires and interview surveys for parents who had an abortion and medical professionals involved in their care. The psychological process of the parent was revealed.It was also revealed that the explanation of the medical staff and the mind of the medical staff influences parents. It also became clear that the relationship with baby who die is also important.Parents need that their family and staff have tender look for their baby.
The medical staff learns how to care while puzzling, affecting parents' psychological support.
It it expected to lead to concrete support practice clinically with this research result.

Free Research Field

臨床心理学