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medicalxpress.com · 2026-10-08
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The importance of peer support following a termination of pregnancy for medical reasons
medicalxpress.com · 2026-10-08
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“Being seen, heard, witnessed and acknowledged”: a reflexive thematic analysis of peer support following termination for medical reasons among women in Great Britain
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“Being seen, heard, witnessed and acknowledged”: a reflexive thematic analysis of peer support following termination for medical reasons among women in Great Britain
Reproductive Health · 2026
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“Being seen, heard, witnessed and acknowledged”: a reflexive thematic analysis of peer support following termination for medical reasons among women in Great Britain
Reproductive Health · 2026
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Being seen, heard, witnessed and acknowledged: a reflexive thematic analysis of peer support following termination for medical reasons among women in Great Britain
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Claim 1 of 6Not checkedThe story says this is the first study exploring women's experiences of peer support following termination for medical reasons (TFMR).View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 2 of 6Not checkedThe research found profound isolation, misunderstanding, stigma, and the importance of peer support after TFMR.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 3 of 6Not checkedThe researchers held six online focus groups with women living in Great Britain who had experienced TFMR in the past 10 years.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 4 of 6Not checkedThe article says access to peer support was often dependent on luck, with variation by postal code and professional gatekeeping affecting whether women found help.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 5 of 6Not checkedThe article says five themes emerged: shock and isolation, the value of peer support from others with the same experience, variation in access by location and bereavement-midwife support, changing support needs over time, and sometimes finding others' stories difficult to hear.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 6 of 6Not checkedThe lead researcher says clearer routes to peer support after TFMR are needed and that tailored, accessible, inclusive peer-support spaces are crucial.View evidenceHide evidence
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“Being seen, heard, witnessed and acknowledged”: a reflexive thematic analysis of peer support following termination for medical reasons among women in Great Britain
Reproductive Health · 2026
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“Being seen, heard, witnessed and acknowledged”: a reflexive thematic analysis of peer support following termination for medical reasons among women in Great Britain
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