In my diploma thesis, I presented the topic of Ethical Dilemmas in Abortion. Given that there
have been discussions in the media over the last few years about banning abortion in Poland,
this has encouraged me to explore even more how people here view abortions and what their
opinion is on the stated reasons for abortion. Every woman should decide freely about the birth
of a child and also about abortion. No one should forbid her from carrying out an abortion,
condemn her for abortion, or prohibit her from freely deciding whether or not she wants to keep
the child. However, conflicts and dilemmas often arise in such situations for a variety of
reasons. Society, religion, and health activities themselves play a pivotal role in individuals’
opinions on abortion rights. In the theoretical part of the diploma thesis, I described the types
of abortion, the right to self-determination for abortion, and the legislation on abortion in the
Republic of Slovenia. I touched on sociological, medical, societal, religious, and social-work
views and ethical dilemmas when terminating a pregnancy. In the quantitative study, I
researched the familiarity of people with the concept of abortion and with the different forms
thereof, knowledge of the right of women to self-determination for abortion, and the role of the
ethical aspects in deciding whether or not to terminate a pregnancy. I also looked into the
familiarity of people with the legal regulation of abortion in Slovenia. The results showed that
most people are in favor of abortion, but also that they do not know well how this area is
regulated legally. People that have experienced abortion often do not seek help and end up
having to take care of themselves. In the end, I also linked the results to the theory
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