Forced and Coerced Sterilization of Indigenous Peoples: Considerations for Health Care Providers

J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2021 Apr 28:S1701-2163(21)00344-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jogc.2021.04.006. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTForced and coerced sterilization refers to the provision of permanent contraception without true informed consent. In Canada, this topic is particularly relevant to Indigenous peoples because of this country's history of racialized eugenics programs. In this commentary, we briefly review the history of forced and coerced sterilization in Canada, describe the clinical considerations for health care providers who work with Indigenous people in this context, and outline calls to action for health care providers and organizations to support the provision of culturally appropriate reproductive health care to Indigenous people.PMID:33932576 | DOI:10.1016/j.jogc.2021.04.006
Source: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada : JOGC - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research