"And Understand I am a Person and Not Just a Number:" Reproductive Healthcare Experiences of Italian Women. Issue 1 (2nd January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meier, Stephanie; Carter, Martasia M.; DeMaria, Andrea L.
• Is Part Of: Women's reproductive health. Volume 8:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 60
• Page End: 78
• Publication Date: 2021-01-02
• Subjects: Italy -- shared decision-making -- reproductive health -- qualitative methodology; Reproductive health -- Periodicals; 613.9
• DOI: 10.1080/23293691.2020.1861412
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2329-3691

Abstract

Abstract: Patient-centered care may provide women autonomy in their reproductive health choices. The study's objective was to explore Italian women's reproductive health decision-making experiences through a shared decision-making lens. Researchers conducted 46 interviews (June-July, 2017) with women ages 18-45 living in or near Florence, Italy. Expanded grounded theory was used to explore women's experiences. Findings suggest the Italian women in this sample desire decision-making involvement but conceptualize this as listening, respect, and information provision. Social network served an important function in decision-making. The economy and religion influenced decision-power. Findings offer practical recommendations to guide patient-centered care opportunities in Italy.