Induced abortion: estimated rates and trends worldwide
Background Information on incidence of induced abortion is crucial for identifying policy and
programmatic needs aimed at reducing unintended pregnancy. Because unsafe abortion is …
programmatic needs aimed at reducing unintended pregnancy. Because unsafe abortion is …
Dramatic decline in abortion mortality due to the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act
To the Editor: The Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act1 appears to have had a very
marked impact on abortion-related mortality. This conclusion can be drawn by comparing …
marked impact on abortion-related mortality. This conclusion can be drawn by comparing …
The potential of medical abortion to reduce maternal mortality in Africa: what benefits for Tanzania and Ethiopia?
RF Baggaley, J Burgin, OMR Campbell - PLoS One, 2010 - journals.plos.org
Background Unsafe abortion is estimated to account for 13% of maternal mortality globally.
Medical abortion is a safe alternative. Methods By estimating mortality risks for unsafe and …
Medical abortion is a safe alternative. Methods By estimating mortality risks for unsafe and …
[PDF][PDF] Safe abortion care, utilization of post abortion contraception and associated factors, Jimma Ethiopia
EK Erko, M Abera, B Admassu - J Women's Health Care, 2016 - researchgate.net
Background: Each year, throughout the world, approximately 210 million women became
pregnant and around one in 10 pregnancies end in an unsafe abortion. The interventions to …
pregnant and around one in 10 pregnancies end in an unsafe abortion. The interventions to …
Hospital admissions resulting from unsafe abortion: estimates from 13 developing countries
S Singh - The Lancet, 2006 - thelancet.com
Background Complications from unsafe abortion are believed to account for the largest
proportion of hospital admissions for gynaecological services in developing countries. The …
proportion of hospital admissions for gynaecological services in developing countries. The …
Changes in abortion rates between 2000 and 2008 and lifetime incidence of abortion
RK Jones, ML Kavanaugh - Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2011 - journals.lww.com
OBJECTIVE: To estimate abortion rates among subpopulations of women in 2008, assess
changes in subpopulation abortion rates since 2000, and estimate the lifetime incidence of …
changes in subpopulation abortion rates since 2000, and estimate the lifetime incidence of …
Gaps in available published data on abortion in Uganda and the missed opportunity to inform policy and practice
W Inzama, DK Kaye, SP Kayondo… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Globally, 25% of pregnancies end up in induced abortion, the majority of which are unsafe.
Abortion is safe when conducted according to WHO recommendations. The objective of the …
Abortion is safe when conducted according to WHO recommendations. The objective of the …
Abortion incidence and postabortion care in Rwanda
P Basinga, AM Moore, SD Singh… - Studies in family …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Abortion is illegal in Rwanda except when necessary to protect a woman's physical health or
to save her life. Many women in Rwanda obtain unsafe abortions, and some experience …
to save her life. Many women in Rwanda obtain unsafe abortions, and some experience …
Preventing unsafe abortion in Nigeria
F Okonofua - African journal of reproductive Health, 1997 - JSTOR
This paper reviews pertinent literature and identifies research needs relating to unsafe
abortion in Nigeria. The paper is organised into three sections. In the first part of the article, a …
abortion in Nigeria. The paper is organised into three sections. In the first part of the article, a …
The incidence of induced abortion in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2016
S Chae, PK Kayembe, J Philbin, C Mabika, A Bankole - PLOS one, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Background In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the penal code prohibits the provision of
abortion. In practice, however, it is widely accepted that the procedure can be performed to …
abortion. In practice, however, it is widely accepted that the procedure can be performed to …