The situation of induced abortion has changed markedly over the past few decades. This
report provides updated information on the incidence of abortion worldwide, the laws that …

At the 1994 ICPD, sub-Saharan African (SSA) states pledged, inter alia, to guarantee quality
post-abortion care (PAC) services. We synthesized existing research on PAC services …

METHODS Data were collected in 2014 from a nationally representative sample of 822
facilities that provide abortion or postabortion care, and from 82 key informants …

Abortion is a common and essential component of sexual and reproductive health care, yet
social norms and stigma influence women's decision-making and create barriers to safe …

Background Unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions are prevalent in regions where
women and adolescent girls have unmet contraceptive needs. Globally, about 25 million …

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 In Malawi, abortion is legal only if performed to save a woman's life; other
attempts to procure an abortion are punishable by 7–14 years imprisonment. Most induced …

In Kenya, adolescent pregnancy rates are high, contraception utilization is low, and
adolescent sexuality is stigmatized. We describe how perceptions of sexuality and …

Background Unsafe abortion is still a leading cause of maternal death in most Sub-Saharan
African countries. Post-abortion care (PAC) aims to minimize morbidity and mortality …

BACKGROUND A major challenge in abortion research is accurately measuring the
incidence of induced abortion, particularly in restrictive settings. This study tests the network …