Background One of the main factors contributing to maternal morbidity and mortality is
induced abortion. The WHO estimates that over 44 million induced abortions take place …

Background: Complications of induced abortion remains high in developing countries and
among the leading causes of maternal mortality, especially in Nigeria where abortion law is …

Background Female students in institutions of higher education are at higher risk of abortion
and its consequences. There is no nationally representative data on induced abortion …

Background: Induced abortion accounts for 1 in 8 of approximately 600000 maternal deaths
that occur annually worldwide. Induced abortion rate can be considered as one of the …

Background There has been a significant reduction of abortion rates in high-income
countries, while the rates remain unchanged in low-and middle-income countries. In …

Background In Côte d'Ivoire, induced abortion is legally restricted unless a pregnancy
threatens a woman's life. Yet the limited available evidence suggests abortion is common …

Objectives: Unsafe abortion is a public health concern because of its impact on maternal
morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to document on induced abortion in …

Background Induced abortion is a common undergo in many societies of the world. Every
year, around 20 million unsafe abortions are done worldwide. From fragmented studies …

In Cameroon, induced abortion is permitted when a woman's life is at risk, to preserve her
physical and mental health and on the grounds of rape or incest. Objectives: The aim of this …

Background Unsafe abortion is a neglected public health problem contributing for 13% of
maternal death worldwide. In Africa, 99% of abortions are unsafe resulting in one maternal …