Predictors of Unsafe Induced Abortion among Women in Ghana
Journal of Pregnancy, 2019 Background. Unsafe induced abortion is a major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality in Ghana. Objective. This study aimed to explore the predictors of unsafe induced abortion among women in Ghana. Methods.
Michael Boah +2 more
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Induced abortion incidence and safety in Côte d'Ivoire.
PLoS ONE, 2020 BACKGROUND:In Côte d'Ivoire, induced abortion is legally restricted unless a pregnancy threatens a woman's life. Yet the limited available evidence suggests abortion is common and that unsafe abortion is contributing to the country's high maternal ...
Suzanne O Bell +4 more
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Investigation of the Prevalence of Induced Abortions, Spontaneous Abortions, and Cases of Forensic Medicine Referrals Based on Demographic Characteristics [PDF]
Women’s Health Bulletin, 2020 Background: Induced and unhealthy abortions exist worldwide, especially in developing countries. Awareness of the prevalence of abortion in the community can be an indirect measure of maternal health status.
Sedighe Alipanahpour +2 more
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Journal of University Medical & Dental College, 2020 Unsafe abortion is one of the major health problems in developing countries and a serious concern for women in their reproductive years. Unsafe abortion mostly ending up in septic induced miscarriages, septicemia and septic shock is a leading cause of ...
Mubashra Naz
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Uterine Perforation With Subtotal Small Bowel Prolapse – A Rare Complication of Dilatation and Curettage [PDF]
, 2005 Uterine perforation is the well known complication of induced abortion. We report a rare case of uterine perforation with subtotal prolapse of small bowel following first trimester abortion by an unqualified physician.
Darshit Dalal, Archana +2 more
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Unintended Pregnancy And Induced Abortion In Mexico: Causes and Consequences [PDF]
, 2013 Examining the hidden and stigmatized practice of induced abortion is very hard to do. Throughout the Mexican Republic's 31 states, induced abortion is highly restricted.
Deirdre Wulf +3 more
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"I need to terminate this pregnancy even if it will take my life": a qualitative study of the effect of being denied legal abortion on women's lives in Nepal. [PDF]
, 2015 BackgroundAlthough abortion was legalized in Nepal in 2002, many women are not able to obtain legal services. Using qualitative data from women who were denied legal abortion services, we examined reasons for seeking an abortion, options considered and ...
Foster, Diana Greene +3 more
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New Evidence on Induced Abortion in Tehran, Iran: Rates, Causes, and Changes [PDF]
Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2018 Introduction: Awareness of the incidence of abortion in Iran is essential to promoting maternal health. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to estimate the rate of induced abortion.
Amir Erfani, Javad Shojaei
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'How shall we survive': a qualitative study of women's experiences following denial of menstrual regulation (MR) services in Bangladesh. [PDF]
, 2016 BackgroundAbout one quarter of women in Bangladesh are denied menstrual regulation (MR) due to advanced gestation [J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care 41(3):161-163, 2015, Issues Brief (Alan Guttmacher Inst) (3):1-8, 2012].
Biswas, Kamal Kanti +5 more
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Study of the Frequency, Causes and Methods of Elective Abortion and Demographic Characteristics of Women Referring to Alavi Educational and Medical Center, Ardabil 2022-2023 [PDF]
Journal of Ardabil University of Medical SciencesBackground: Elective abortion is one of the factors affecting the decline in population growth and fertility rates and is a complex issue in the field of reproductive health.
Narges Karimi +3 more
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