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 …

METHODS: A nationally representative survey of a sample of347health facilities that provide
postabortion or safe abortion services and a survey of 80 professionals knowledgeable …

METHODS Between December 2013 and May 2014, data were collected on symptoms,
procedures and treatment from 5,604 women who sought abortion care at a sample of 439 …

Background There has been a significant reduction of abortion rates in high-income
countries, while the rates remain unchanged in low-and middle-income countries. In …

Background Ethiopia has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world (420 per
100,000 live births in 2013), and unsafe abortion continues to be one of the major causes …

METHODS: Data were collected in 2007-2008 on 1,932 women seeking postabortion care
at a nationally representa tive sample of344 public and private health facilities. In addition …

Background: Approximately 20 million unsafe abortions are performed worldwide every
year. From the fragmented studies conducted in Ethiopia, we can see that the prevalence of …

METHODS Data on postabortion care and abortion in Senegal were collected in 2013 using
surveys of a nationally representative sample of 168 health facilities that provide …

Background Evidence from developed countries has shown that abortion-related mortality
and morbidity has decreased with the liberalization of the abortion law. This study aimed to …

Complications of an unsafe abortion are a major contributor to maternal deaths and
morbidity in Africa. When abortions are performed in safe environments, such complications …