In order to translate the abortion law in South Africa into services that ensure equity of
access and women's right to control theirbodies, interventions are needed to …

Despite induced abortion being legally available in South Africa after a change in legislation
in 1996, barriers to accessing safe abortion services continue to exist. These barriers …

Safe abortion services are only legal in Nigeria to save the life of the woman. Widespread
incidence of unsafe induced abortions often results in death or irreparable harm to women …

No sooner has a law been made, or a court case won, than new problems emerge about
whether and how to implement change. Diverse solutions may be available, but what …

Stigma and silence surrounded unsafe abortion in Africa until the International Conference
on Population and Development in 1994. Up to five million unsafe abortions are performed …

Background Despite changes to the abortion legislation in South Africa in 1996, barriers to
women accessing abortion services still exist including provider opposition to abortions and …

Medical abortion is safe and effective and has been approved for use in early termination of
pregnancy in South Africa since 2001. The Department of Health is currently considering its …

It is estimated that nearly 70,000 women die annually from the complications of unsafe
abortion around the world. Over 69,000 of these deaths occur in developing countries while …

Research was conducted with 36 women living with HIV in Cape Town, South Africa,
regarding their decision-making about, and experiences with, abortion of unwanted …

Abstract Introduction: South Africa's Termination of Pregnancy Act, the most liberal abortion
law in Africa, took effect early in 1997. In spite of the anticipated benefits to women's health …