Addressing unsafe abortion in developing countries may propel a rapid decline in overall
maternal death. A retrospective review of patients with complicated unsafe abortion was …

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

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 assumes one of the lead causes of maternal deaths so long as
contraceptive services remain low or unavailable and abortion laws remain restrictive. This …

OBJECTIVE: To study the mortality and morbidity of unsafe abortion in a University Teaching
Hospital. METHODS: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted in Department of …

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

Background: Induced abortion is common and largely performed under clandestine and
unsafe conditions in Nigeria. Complications from such procedures contribute significantly to …

Unsafe abortion remains a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in developing
countries including Nigeria. We report a 10-year descriptive review of 118 consecutive …

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 determine the frequency of women who had undergone an unsafe
abortion and attended a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan with complications. METHODS …