Legal abortions are authorized medical procedures, and as such, they are or can be
recorded at the health facility where they are performed. The incidence of illegal, often …

Unsafe abortion is an important public health problem, accountingfor 13% of maternal
mortality in developing countries. Of anestimated annual 70 000 deaths from unsafe …

Background Complications from unsafe abortion are believed to account for the largest
proportion of hospital admissions for gynaecological services in developing countries. The …

Although Ghana's abortion law is fairly liberal, unsafe abortion and its consequences remain
among the largest contributors to maternal mortality in the country. This study analyzes data …

Objective Data on maternal mortality varies by region and data source. Accurate local-level
data are essential to appreciate its burden. This study uses autopsy results to assess …

Background. Unsafe induced abortion is a major contributor to maternal morbidity and
mortality in Ghana. Objective. This study aimed to explore the predictors of unsafe induced …

Background Unmet need for family planning is high (30%) in Ghana. Reducing unmet need
for family planning will reduce the high levels of unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions …

Globally, 19 million women are estimated to undergo unsafe abortions each year. Age
patterns of unsafe abortion are critical for tailoring effective interventions to prevent unsafe …

Background Despite the variances in abortion laws accounting for differences in incidence
of abortion among African countries, it appears there is absence of literature on other factors …

Objective To calculate perinatal mortality (stillbirth and early neonatal death: END) rates in
the Upper East region of Ghana and characterize community‐based stillbirths and END in …