Factors associated with induced abortion among women in Hohoe, Ghana
Abstract In Hohoe, Ghana, induced abortion is the second highest cause of hospital
admissions. We aimed to describe factors influencing induced abortion among 408 …
admissions. We aimed to describe factors influencing induced abortion among 408 …
Factors associated with induced abortion at selected hospitals in the Volta Region, Ghana
EE Klutsey, A Ankomah - International journal of women's health, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Background Induced abortion rates remained persistently high in the Volta Region of Ghana
in the 5 years from 2006 to 2011. Some hospitals, both rural and urban, report induced …
in the 5 years from 2006 to 2011. Some hospitals, both rural and urban, report induced …
Exploring contraceptive knowledge and use among women experiencing induced abortion in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana
AAE Biney - African journal of reproductive health, 2011 - journals.co.za
Using a qualitative research methodology, twenty-four semi-structured interviews were
conducted with women with induced abortion experiences at Korle Bu and Tema Hospitals …
conducted with women with induced abortion experiences at Korle Bu and Tema Hospitals …
Induced abortion in Ghana: prevalence and associated factors
OJ Baruwa, AY Amoateng, E Biney - Journal of Biosocial Science, 2022 - cambridge.org
The termination of unwanted pregnancies is a growing health-related issue around the
world. This study used the 2017 Ghana Maternal Health Survey to examine the factors …
world. This study used the 2017 Ghana Maternal Health Survey to examine the factors …
Decision-making for induced abortion in the Accra Metropolis, Ghana
FY Gbagbo, J Amo-Adjei, A Laar - African journal of reproductive …, 2015 - journals.co.za
Decision-making for induced abortion can be influenced by various circumstances including
those surrounding onset of a pregnancy. There are various dimensions to induced abortion …
those surrounding onset of a pregnancy. There are various dimensions to induced abortion …
Predictors of unsafe induced abortion among women in Ghana
M Boah, S Bordotsiah, S Kuurdong - Journal of pregnancy, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Unsafe induced abortion is a major contributor to maternal morbidity and
mortality in Ghana. Objective. This study aimed to explore the predictors of unsafe induced …
mortality in Ghana. Objective. This study aimed to explore the predictors of unsafe induced …
Incidence of induced abortion in southern Ghana
C Ahiadeke - International Family Planning Perspectives, 2001 - JSTOR
Context: In countries such as Ghana, where the law restricts elective induced abortion, data
to quantify the incidence of abortion are scarce. Existing data on induced abortions in Ghana …
to quantify the incidence of abortion are scarce. Existing data on induced abortions in Ghana …
A comparison of women with induced abortion, spontaneous abortion and ectopic pregnancy in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Despite having one of the most liberal abortion laws in sub-Saharan Africa,
complications from induced abortion are the second leading cause of maternal mortality in …
complications from induced abortion are the second leading cause of maternal mortality in …
Factors associated with induced abortion among women of reproductive age attending selected health facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a case control study
BS Megersa, OA Ojengbede, A Deckert… - BMC Women's Health, 2020 - Springer
Background There has been a significant reduction of abortion rates in high-income
countries, while the rates remain unchanged in low-and middle-income countries. In …
countries, while the rates remain unchanged in low-and middle-income countries. In …
Socio–economic determinants of abortion among women in Mozambique and Ghana: evidence from demographic and health survey
Background Despite the variances in abortion laws accounting for differences in incidence
of abortion among African countries, it appears there is absence of literature on other factors …
of abortion among African countries, it appears there is absence of literature on other factors …