Abstract Panel


Authors Information
SequenceTypeName TitleFirst NameLast NameDepartmentInstitute / Affiliation
1 Author Ms. Tatjana Enderic Department of Cultural Ethnology and Anthropology University of Zagreb, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract Information
TrackID
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IUAES23_ABS_F7164
Abstract Theme
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P077 - Anthropological views on pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium during the COVID-19 pandemic and other pandemics
Abstract Title
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Reproductive care in uncertain times – lessons learned about assisted reproductive technologies in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Croatia
Short Abstract
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This paper explores the relationship between public health policies and practices within the framework of a reproductive health care system in Croatia. The emphasis is placed on personal experiences of prenatal care and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) during the pandemic and post-pandemic times
Long Abstract
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The last three years have drawn attention to the fragility of various reproductive health care and medical systems around the world exposing many serious shortcomings inside of these systems. The policies and practices of the public healthcare system appear as a relevant topic of research precisely in uncertain times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The author analyses public health care system in Croatia as an example to provide insight into the pandemic and post-pandemic experiences of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and prenatal care. With the use of available media sources (archival and current) and personal narratives, this paper examines restrictions that have been introduced in the public health care system in response to the pandemic and how these changes have affected people's experiences. By analysing the relationship between policies and practices in the discourse of the COVID-19 pandemic, the author wants to see what impact the introduced epidemiological measures had on the provision and quality of health services related to women’s reproductive health. Furthermore, the author wants to investigate whether there is evidence of change in the reproductive policies and practices resulting from lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to encourage discussion about the reproductive policies and practices within the public health care system and challenges related to social, economic, or public health issues to be better prepared to ensure quality health care in the future.

Abstract Keywords
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Assisted reproductive technologies, prenatal care, public health care system, reproductive