This report on induced abortion in Sub-Saharan Africa offers an overview of the legality of
abortion and describes how often and how safely abortions occur in the region's 48 …

Background Increasing access to safe abortion methods is crucial for improving women's
health. Understanding patterns of service use is important for identifying areas for …

Introduction Induced abortion is legally permitted in Ghana under specific conditions, but
access to services that meet guidelines approved by government is limited. As part of a …

Background Unsafe abortion, even though it is preventable, remains a significant cause of
mortality and morbidity among women in the developing world. It has always been a …

Introduction Pregnancy termination is one of the key issues that require urgent attention in
achieving the third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of ensuring healthy lives and …

Background Inasmuch as induced abortions, miscarriages and stillbirths constitute common
adverse pregnancy outcomes contributing to poor maternal health, there is paucity of …

Objective Most studies in Ghana on determinants of children ever born (CEB) are often
conducted among all females of reproductive age and do not adequately report patterns …

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

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among women aged 15–49 years from
Kigungu and Nsazi fishing communities. Data were collected on socio-demographic …

Background The knowledge of the fertile period is one of the science techniques used to
delay pregnancy. Although it is a highly effective method, most women lack correct …