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Decision-making in case of an unintended pregnancy: an overview of what is known about this complex process

Eline Dalmijn, Merel Visse, Inge van Nistelrooij

2024Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology12 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

The layers involved and complexity of the decision-making regarding unintended pregnancy show that a rational decision-making frame is inadequate and a more holistic frame is needed to capture this dynamic and personal experience.

Topics & Concepts

Unintended pregnancyUnintended consequencesDecision-makingPregnancyAutonomyPsychologyRationalityProcess (computing)AbortionDecision fatigueMedicineSocial psychologyBusiness decision mappingR-CASTComputer sciencePolitical scienceBusinessDecision support systemPopulationFamily planningArtificial intelligenceEnvironmental healthLawMarketingResearch methodologyBiologyPurchasingGeneticsOperating systemReproductive Health and ContraceptionHomicide, Infanticide, and Child AbuseReproductive Health and Technologies