This study aims to investigate unsafe abortion, which is more prevalent in low resource
countries, contributes significantly to maternal morbidity and mortality. In Uganda, majority of …

Background: Adolescent sexual activity, early pregnancy, induced abortion and the increase
in HIV infection have become major concerns in sub-Saharan Africa and understanding …

Background: Induced abortion is considered to be the intentional termination of pregnancy
before the fetus can live independently which might be in unsafe manner. Unsafe abortion is …

Background: Induced abortion contributes significantly to maternal mortality in developing
countries. Abortion has not been liberalized in Nigeria, and various studies have reported …

Background Around 73 million induced abortions take place worldwide each year. Six out of
10 (61%) of all unintended pregnancies, and 3 out of 10 (29%) of all pregnancies, end in …

Background: Unsafe abortion accounts for a significant proportion of maternal and
reproductive health related mortalities and complications in developing countries. In Ghana …

Background: Students in Ghana and other developing countries remain the major
vulnerable group most likely to have abortions and suffer abortion stigma. However there is …

Despite the existence of an abortion law and a safe abortion policy in Ghana, the Ghana
Statistical Service found that 15% of all women in the reproductive age group (15–49 years) …

Although physicians in Thailand can carry out abortions legally, unsafe abortion rates
remain high and have serious consequences for women's health. Training programs for …

Continued pregnancy after an abortion attempt is a likely outcome in countries where unsafe
abortions prevail. Yet there is a paucity of literature on the consequences and implications of …