The aim of this study was to analyze the perspective of professionals regarding abortion and its relationship with professional practice. These professionals participated of a course of The Women’s Comprehensive Healthcare/Contraception Program. It is a descriptive study with a qualitative and ethnographic approach involved participant observation, application of questionnaires and interviews with 11 healthcare professionals. The issue of abortion was addressed within the course in a problem-raising and dialogical manner, as a public health problem. In general, the predominant discourse during the theoretical module of the course was against the practice of abortion via arguments of a religious nature. Nevertheless, this stance became relative at the time of the interviews. Even if only partially, the course provided the group with a process of reflection on their professional practice, which is an important factor for those involved in the healthcare professionals’ education.
Induced abortion; Sexual and reproductive rights; Professional education; Healthcare professional