Uses and meanings of Cytotec: Perception on the uses of the "medicine" in a popular neighbor of Florianópolis. (original) (raw)

This chapter of the book "Delicate Choices: Stories that nobody tells" is the outcome of the research "Contraceptive Practices in Urban popular groups", developed by the Laboratory of Gender Studies of UDESC in partnership with the Brazilian Ministry of Health between 2010 - 2012. The research developed a quantitative and qualitative knowledge on the practices of abortion at a neighbor (fictionally) called "Mother of God". The present text explores the perception of women who opted for interrupt their pregnancy through the use of the "medicine" called "cytotec". By the use of this tablet, abortion is compulsory within feel hours. The text explores the stories of lives and reasons that drived women to this delicate choice.