[PDF][PDF] Unsafe Abortion and maternal mortality in Nigeria: A Review

E Akpanekpo, E Umoessien, E Frank - Pan-African Journal of …, 2017 - academia.edu
T Abstract: Unsafe abortion is a common cause of maternal mortality in Nigeria. The impact
of unsafe abortion on maternal mortality is underappreciated because of the clandestine …

[HTML][HTML] Unsafe abortion practices and the law in Nigeria: time for change

OW Akande, AT Adenuga, IC Ejidike… - Sexual and …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
The abortion law in Nigeria states that abortion is illegal unless done to save the life of the
mother. 1 Otherwise, the laws of Nigeria criminalise abortion with a steep penalty for both …

[HTML][HTML] Complications of induced abortion: Contribution to maternal mortality in a tertiary center of a low resource setting

CI Emechebe, CO Njoku, UM Udofia… - Saudi Journal for …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Determinants of women's preferred and actual abortion provision locations in Nigeria

ME Byrne, E Omoluabi, FM OlaOlorun, C Moreau… - Reproductive health, 2021 - Springer
Background Unsafe abortion remains a leading cause of maternal mortality globally. Many
factors can influence women's decisions around where to seek abortion care; however, little …

Perceptions on abortion and long-acting contraceptive use among women of reproductive age in selected Nigerian States: a cross-sectional study

O Bolarinwa, V Chima, O Seun Olagunju - Research Square, 2020 - ray.yorksj.ac.uk
Background: It is estimated that over 210 million pregnancies occur each year, with almost
half of these unplanned. The evidence further shows that about 76 million of these …

A 10 Year Review of Unsafe Abortion in a Tertiary Hospital in North-Central Nigeria

O Irowa, CJ Agulebe, LI Nombur, UM Anenga - Tropical Journal of …, 2024 - tjog.org
Background: Every year, worldwide, about 42 million women with unintended pregnancies
choose abortion, and nearly half of these procedures are unsafe. Complications of induced …

Awareness and practice of contraception among female secondary school students in Uyo, Nigeria

NM Utuk, AM Abasiattai, EB Edu - Ibom Medical Journal, 2017 - ibommedicaljournal.org
Background: Adolescent sexual activity is very prevalent in many countries. Unprotected
premature sexual intercourse results in a high incidence of induced abortion, unwanted …

Analytical review of occupational health problems among rice mill workers: the role of health education

N Ogbuinya, B Ohuruogu - Nigerian Journal of Health …, 2017 - journals.aphriapub.com
An ill workforce can only lead to low work output and invariably lead to an ill economy.
Reports have it that over 170 days lost to absence of workers from work environments have …

[HTML][HTML] Awareness and practice of contraception among female secondary school students in Uyo, Nigeria

AM Abasiattai–MBBCH - ibommedicaljournal.org
Background: Adolescent sexual activity is very prevalent in many countries. Unprotected
premature sexual intercourse results in a high incidence of induced abortion, unwanted …

Teenage Pregnancy in Nigeria: Implications for Maternal Health

C Obiekwe - NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH …, 2017 - journals.aphriapub.com
Teenage pregnancy is a public health problem that has adverse social, economic and
health outcomes in adolescent girls especially in developing countries. The aim of this paper …