Deficiencies in social and health care during voluntary termination of pregnancy in Spain: women’s experiences and perceptions

Alba Teresa González-Esteban, Ana Patricia Crespo-Rodríguez, Nazareth Gallego-Morón, Estrella Montes-López, Aidée Baranda Ortiz, Departamento de Sociología y Comunicación, Universidad de Salamanca, Departamento de Derecho del Trabajo y Trabajo Social, Universidad de Salamanca, Departamento de Sociología y Comunicación e Instituto Universitario de Estudios de la Ciencia y la Tecnología, Universidad de Salamanca, Departamento de Sociología y Trabajo Social, Universidad del País Vasco, Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, País Vasco

Journal of Health Services Research & Policy

Published online on July 14, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Health Services Research & Policy, Ahead of Print.
ObjectiveTo explore women’s experiences with health and social care during voluntary termination of pregnancy (i.e., abortion) in Spain and to identify areas for improvement in the quality of care provided throughout the process.MethodsA qualitative study ...