Abstract The Government of Ghana has taken important steps to mitigate the impact of
unsafe abortion. However, the expected decline in maternal deaths is yet to be realized. This …

Abstract Background In Ghana, adolescents represent 22% of the total population. The rates
of adolescent pregnancies are high. Of all births registered in the country in 2014, 30% were …

Though fertility in Ghana has declined from an average of 8 children per woman over the
past three decades to 4 per woman in recent times, the current rate of population growth is …

Background Evidences from various parts of the world reveal that women with disabilities
are facing widespread barriers in accessing public services. Service providers and program …

Background Abortion continues to be used as a method of family planning by many women.
The complications of unsafe abortions are a major contributor to maternal mortality in sub …

Background Induced abortion rates remained persistently high in the Volta Region of Ghana
in the 5 years from 2006 to 2011. Some hospitals, both rural and urban, report induced …

Purpose In Ghana, unsafe abortion is a major cause of maternal mortality. Even though
pharmaceutical drugs seem to be a key means of unsafe abortion, a paucity of evidence …

Despite the benefits of modern contraceptives, its usage is low among adolescents in sub-
Saharan Africa. Based on the theory of gender and power, this study explored …

CONTEXT: Few studies have explored clinicians' roles in the abortion experience in Ghana.
Examining how clinicians understand conscientious objection to abortion—the right to …

Background Understanding what factors influence the receipt of postabortion contraception
can help improve comprehensive abortion care services. The abortion visit is an ideal time …