Maria De Bruyn
Biographic Data
| ID | 308683 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Maria De Bruyn |
| GIVEN NAMES | Maria |
| FAMILY NAME | De Bruyn |
| SIGNATURE | DE BRUYN M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ipas |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 65 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1989 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Using human rights to address consequences of criminal laws on sexuality and reproductive autonomy
Laws criminalising behaviour in the context of HIV and sexual and reproductive autonomy directly and indirectly violate fundamental rights of people belonging to some of the most vulnerable groups in society. States have a duty to protect and provide for the health, life and safety of their people, which includes ensuring that the consequences of policies and legislation do not infringe upon the basic tenants of human rights law. There is a real …
HIV, unwanted pregnancy and abortion - where is the human rights approach
The HIV/AIDS field is addressing how legal and policy restrictions affect access to health promotion and care, e.g., in relation to criminalization of HIV transmission, drug use and sex work. Work to address the reproductive rights of women living with HIV, particularly regarding unwanted pregnancy and abortion, has nevertheless lagged behind, despite its potential to contribute to broader advocacy for access to comprehensive reproductive health …
It hurts, but I don't have a choice, I'm not working and I'm sick’
Research was conducted with 36 women living with HIV in Cape Town, South Africa, regarding their decision-making about, and experiences with, abortion of unwanted pregnancies in the public health sector. Abortion intentions and decisions were explored by investigating influencing factors; knowledge of abortion policy and public health sector services; and abortion perceptions and experiences. Findings reveal that many women face censure both for …
A qualitative exploration of HIV-positive pregnant women's decision-making regarding abortion in Cape Town, South Africa
HIV-positive women's abortion decisions were explored by: (i) investigating influencing factors; (ii) determining knowledge of abortion policy and public health services; and (iii) exploring abortion experiences. In-depth interviews were held with 24 HIV-positive women (15 had an abortion; 9 did not), recruited at public health facilities in Cape Town, South Africa. Negative perceptions towards HIV-positive pregnant women were reported. Women wan…
Safe Abortion for HIV-Positive Women with Unwanted Pregnancy
Disclosure of HIV status and human rights
This case history is about a young husband in India who became HIV positive and did not inform his wife. This man was working for a company in the city of Mumbai when he became ill with tuberculosis and was diagnosed with AIDS. This information was not disclosed to his 21-year-old wife, who was living with her parents-in-law in a rural area of South Kerala. He came home to recover and, supported by his parents' wishes, wanted his wife to become p…
Linking prevention and care in reducing perinatal transmission
"Linking prevention and care in reducing perinatal transmission: What about women?." Reproductive Health Matters, 6(11), p. 140
Study regimen changes
Women and aids in developing countries
Beyond the anglophone world
Turkish migrants and somatic fixation in the Netherlands
Women and aids in developing countries
A qualitative exploration of HIV-positive pregnant women's decision-making regarding abortion in Cape Town, South Africa
HIV-positive women's abortion decisions were explored by: (i) investigating influencing factors; (ii) determining knowledge of abortion policy and public health services; and (iii) exploring abortion experiences. In-depth interviews were held with 24 HIV-positive women (15 had an abortion; 9 did not), recruited at public health facilities in Cape Town, South Africa. Negative perceptions towards HIV-positive pregnant women were reported. Women wan…
Using human rights to address consequences of criminal laws on sexuality and reproductive autonomy
Laws criminalising behaviour in the context of HIV and sexual and reproductive autonomy directly and indirectly violate fundamental rights of people belonging to some of the most vulnerable groups in society. States have a duty to protect and provide for the health, life and safety of their people, which includes ensuring that the consequences of policies and legislation do not infringe upon the basic tenants of human rights law. There is a real …
Safe Abortion for HIV-Positive Women with Unwanted Pregnancy
Turkish migrants and somatic fixation in the Netherlands
HIV, unwanted pregnancy and abortion - where is the human rights approach
The HIV/AIDS field is addressing how legal and policy restrictions affect access to health promotion and care, e.g., in relation to criminalization of HIV transmission, drug use and sex work. Work to address the reproductive rights of women living with HIV, particularly regarding unwanted pregnancy and abortion, has nevertheless lagged behind, despite its potential to contribute to broader advocacy for access to comprehensive reproductive health …
Study regimen changes
Turkish migrants and somatic fixation in the Netherlands
Beyond the anglophone world
Women and aids in developing countries
Linking prevention and care in reducing perinatal transmission
"Linking prevention and care in reducing perinatal transmission: What about women?." Reproductive Health Matters, 6(11), p. 140
Study regimen changes
Disclosure of HIV status and human rights
This case history is about a young husband in India who became HIV positive and did not inform his wife. This man was working for a company in the city of Mumbai when he became ill with tuberculosis and was diagnosed with AIDS. This information was not disclosed to his 21-year-old wife, who was living with her parents-in-law in a rural area of South Kerala. He came home to recover and, supported by his parents' wishes, wanted his wife to become p…
Safe Abortion for HIV-Positive Women with Unwanted Pregnancy
A qualitative exploration of HIV-positive pregnant women's decision-making regarding abortion in Cape Town, South Africa
HIV-positive women's abortion decisions were explored by: (i) investigating influencing factors; (ii) determining knowledge of abortion policy and public health services; and (iii) exploring abortion experiences. In-depth interviews were held with 24 HIV-positive women (15 had an abortion; 9 did not), recruited at public health facilities in Cape Town, South Africa. Negative perceptions towards HIV-positive pregnant women were reported. Women wan…
It hurts, but I don't have a choice, I'm not working and I'm sick’
Research was conducted with 36 women living with HIV in Cape Town, South Africa, regarding their decision-making about, and experiences with, abortion of unwanted pregnancies in the public health sector. Abortion intentions and decisions were explored by investigating influencing factors; knowledge of abortion policy and public health sector services; and abortion perceptions and experiences. Findings reveal that many women face censure both for …
Using human rights to address consequences of criminal laws on sexuality and reproductive autonomy
Laws criminalising behaviour in the context of HIV and sexual and reproductive autonomy directly and indirectly violate fundamental rights of people belonging to some of the most vulnerable groups in society. States have a duty to protect and provide for the health, life and safety of their people, which includes ensuring that the consequences of policies and legislation do not infringe upon the basic tenants of human rights law. There is a real …
HIV, unwanted pregnancy and abortion - where is the human rights approach
The HIV/AIDS field is addressing how legal and policy restrictions affect access to health promotion and care, e.g., in relation to criminalization of HIV transmission, drug use and sex work. Work to address the reproductive rights of women living with HIV, particularly regarding unwanted pregnancy and abortion, has nevertheless lagged behind, despite its potential to contribute to broader advocacy for access to comprehensive reproductive health …
Medicine (9 works) · Family medicine (6 works) · Political science (5 works) · Population (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Abortion (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Law (4 works) · Reproductive health (4 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (3 works)