In Nigeria, the incidence of unsafe induced abortion remains high, and this has been
attributed to low contraceptive use and the restrictive abortion law in the country. The aim of …

Background: Abortion is a sensitive and contentious issue with religious, moral, cultural, and
political dimensions. Induced abortion especially when unsafe can endanger a woman's …

Background: Induced abortion is an intentional termination of intrauterine pregnancy by
medical or surgical means. Unsafe abortion is a serious public health problem most …

Unsafe abortion is a preventable tragedy and is one of the neglected problems of health
care in developing countries. In February 2009 a cross-sectional study was conducted in …

Background: Unsafe abortion constitutes a huge burden to women's health and reproductive
lives especially in nations where it is illegal. It accounts for many pregnancy-related fatalities …

The termination of unwanted pregnancies is a growing health-related issue around the
world. This study used the 2017 Ghana Maternal Health Survey to examine the factors …

Sociocultural and religious beliefs of African society view the practice of induced abortion as
a form of murder. This is coupled with the fact that abortion is illegal in Nigeria. Research …

This qualitative study aimed to explore the abortion experiences, including abortion decision-
making and pathways to obtain abortions, as well as post-abortion experiences among …

Background: Voluntary abortion for social reasons is illegal in Nigeria; however, the practice
remains mostly clandestine and unsafe with varying consequences and determinants yet to …

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