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Experiencing stigma after abortion may decelerate the accumulation of human capital. Despite the importance of studying the relationship between religiosity and abortion stigma…
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Purpose
Experiencing stigma after abortion may decelerate the accumulation of human capital. Despite the importance of studying the relationship between religiosity and abortion stigma, the topic is understudied, especially in Islamic contexts. Abortion was legalized in Iran in 2005. Under the new law, far more cases are allowed for abortion. This change provided an opportunity to explore the interplay of abortion stigma, legalization and religiosity in Iran.
Design/methodology/approach
Using regression analysis based on 291 completed questionnaires from two cities in Iran, this study analyzes the relation between abortion stigma level and religiosity in Iran, controlling for contextual and individual variables. The time trend is also identified. The authors use different manifestations of abortion stigma as dependent variables.
Findings
The authors found that abortion stigma and its two manifestations decreased after the new law, suggesting that its legalization might have caused abortion stigma to decrease gradually. Another finding of this study is that the correlations between abortion stigma (internalized stigma) and individual religiosity level are meaningful and positive; religious people feel higher levels of abortion stigma.
Originality/value
The study supports the idea that effective health regulations (in the specific case of abortion) would result in less cost/risk of social issues like stigma. Policymakers in religious societies must pay more attention to the specific case of abortion stigma since it is very important for the mental health of women who think of abortion and/or select it.
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With Florida holding a similar referendum this year, the abortion rights issue underscores the important role now played by referendums in states where one party has control of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286424
ISSN: 2633-304X
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MEXICO: Abortion ruling will ease risks facing women
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES281819
ISSN: 2633-304X
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US: Abortion issue fuels political and industry stakes
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES285227
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Sarah Holtzen, Aimee Williamson, Kimberly Sherman, Megan Douglas and Sinéad G. Ruane
The case and supporting teaching note were developed through the use of secondary sources such as company documents and archives, news articles and academic publications.
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Research methodology
The case and supporting teaching note were developed through the use of secondary sources such as company documents and archives, news articles and academic publications.
Case overview/synopsis
Jane Fraser, Citigroup CEO and the first woman to lead a major Wall Street bank, found herself at a crossroads. Weeks prior to the company’s 2022 annual shareholder meeting, Citigroup announced it would provide reproductive health-care benefits to employees traveling out of state for an abortion. Prompted by legal developments that hinted at the potential for a widespread ban on abortions, the announcement resulted in threats from Republican lawmakers to change course or suffer financial consequences. Through the case, students explore the role of business and corporate leadership in response to controversial political issues, including the potential opportunities and threats.
Complexity academic level
The case is best-suited for management or other business students at the undergraduate or graduate/MBA level. The learning objectives of the case would fit well within any of the following courses: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)/Business and Society; Business Ethics and Decision-Making; and Strategic Management. Instructors should position the case after students have been introduced to the topic of corporate social responsibility, ethical decision-making and/or CEO activism.
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As state governments become more entrenched in the use of re-districting to cement their legislative majorities, referendums offer a rare direct link between citizens and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282039
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UNITED STATES: Supreme Court prevents drug ban
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES278593
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It is thus a high-profile target for conservative activists using cultural issues and lambasting ‘woke capitalism’ to reinforce partisan allegiances among voters ahead of the 2024…
UNITED STATES: Off-year elections
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES283228
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Prince Agwu, Ifunanya Agu, Nkoli Ezumah, Chinyere Mbachu and Obinna Onwujekwe
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) interventions demand diverse services, encompassing medical, social and psychological care to ensure the overall wellbeing of service users…
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Purpose
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) interventions demand diverse services, encompassing medical, social and psychological care to ensure the overall wellbeing of service users. In the absence of multidisciplinary response to SRH interventions, service users could be deprived of crucial SRH services, which could undermine their safety and wellbeing. Based on this knowledge, our study was designed to map the interprofessional space in primary healthcare (PHC) facilities in Ebonyi State, Nigeria that deliver SRH services.
Design/methodology/approach
Interviews with 20 health workers and group discussions with 72 young people aged 15–24 years provided the data for the study. We analyzed data deductively, focusing on the assessments of the presence or absence of specific professionals that are typically expected to provide different aspects of SRH services.
Findings
We found conspicuous absence of laboratory diagnostic, social care, psycho-cognitive and some medical services expected of primary care. These absences necessitated unnecessary referrals, encouraged breaches in confidentiality, undermined social care and justice, increased cost of care and discouraged young clients from utilizing SRH services provided in PHCs. Our study, therefore, emphasizes the need for integrated care in the delivery of SRH services, which would involve relevant diverse professionals contributing their expertise toward comprehensive care for SRH service users.
Originality/value
The study provides human resource insights toward strengthening primary healthcare in Nigeria vis-à-vis efficient delivery of SRH services to guarantee the health security of service users.
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