Background: Unsafe abortion is an important cause of maternal mortality and morbidity,
particularly marked in developing countries with restrictive abortion laws. It has both …

T Abstract: Unsafe abortion is a common cause of maternal mortality in Nigeria. The impact
of unsafe abortion on maternal mortality is underappreciated because of the clandestine …

Background: Unsafe abortion refers to a procedure for terminating an unintended pregnancy
performed either by persons lacking the necessary skills or in an environment that does not …

PIP: This overview of unsafe abortion in Africa indicates some reforms such as the provision
of family planning services close to maternity units or hospitals where women can go for …

Complications of unsafe abortion account for 30–40% of maternal deaths in Nigeria. This
paper reports a case of unsafe abortion by dilatation and curettage, carried out by a medical …

Introduction Unsafe abortion is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in
developing countries despite provision of adequate care and legalization of abortion. The …

OBJECTIVES: To assess the incidence, pattern of presentation and management of
complications resulting from unsafe abortion as well as the associated demographic …

Unsafe abortion is a major public health problem in Africa and is responsible for the deaths
and disabilities of thousands of women each year. Low contraceptive use, restrictive …

Background: Unsafe abortion accounts for a greater proportion of maternal deaths, yet it is
often not adequately considered in discussions around reducing maternal mortality. Aim …

Background: Unsafe abortion still contributes significantly to high maternal morbidity and
mortality particularly in developing countries despite concerted efforts being made to reduce …