Attitudes toward abortion: a population-based study in Brazil

Abstract

Bioethics plays a fundamental role in addressing ethical issues related to the health and life sciences. The main objective of this research was to investigate the public's knowledge and receptiveness regarding the bioethics of abortion through a questionnaire. The study examined public receptiveness to abortion bioethics using an online questionnaire with 367 participants, primarily young females, single, and with higher education. The results indicate that opinions on abortion vary based on religion and education. Deists are more likely to support abortion in any situation, while Catholics tend to oppose it. The majority of participants believe that the decision should be made by the woman, with significant gender differences. The research highlights the influence of education and religious beliefs on abortion opinions, emphasizing the complexity of the issue. This underscores the importance of addressing the abortion topic with sensitivity and considering the diversity of perspectives and sociodemographic influences. The complexity of the subject and the different perspectives presented underscore the importance of approaching the abortion issue with sensitivity, respecting diverse opinions, and considering the influence of sociodemographic and religious factors on public attitudes.