• Beyond autonomy and care: Experiences of ambivalent abortion seekers 

      Kjelsvik, Marianne; Sekse, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit; Moi, Asgjerd Litleré; Aasen, Elin Margrethe; Nortvedt, Per; Gjengedal, Eva (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Background While being prepared for abortions, some women experience decisional ambivalence during their encounters with health personnel at the hospital. Women’s experiences with these encounters have rarely been examined. ...
    • Viewing the image? Ultrasound examination during abortion preparations, ethical challenges 

      Kjelsvik, Marianne; Sekse, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit; Aasen, Elin Margrethe; Gjengedal, Eva (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      During preparation for early abortion in Norway, an ultrasound examination is usually performed to determine gestation and viability. This article aims to provide a deeper understanding of women’s and health care personnel’s ...
    • Walking on a tightrope : caring for ambivalent woman considering abortions in the first trimester 

      Kjelsvik, Marianne; Sekse, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit; Moi, Asgjerd Litleré; Aasen, Elin Margrethe; Gjengedal, Eva (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-11)
      Aims and objectives: To improve the understanding and competence of health personnel when caring for ambivalent pregnant women, the aim of this study was to explore the experiences of encountering women who are unsure ...
    • Women's experiences when unsure about whether or not to have an abortion in the first trimester 

      Kjelsvik, Marianne; Sekse, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit; Moi, Asgjerd Litleré; Aasen, Elin Margrethe; Chesla, Catherine A.; Gjengedal, Eva (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)
      Abortion during the first trimester is legal in most Western countries. However, deciding to terminate a pregnancy is a challenging process, and some women arrive at the abortion clinic still not absolutely certain. We ...