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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Brazilian obstetricians in relation to childbirth care

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To analyze the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of obstetricians regarding childbirth care. Methods This was a nationwide cross‐sectional study involving 1267 physicians working in 393 public and private hospitals in Brazil.
Rosa Maria Soares Madeira Domingues, Marcos Augusto Bastos Dias, Romina Margarita Hamui, Maria Esther de Albuquerque Vilela, Rodolfo Pacagnela, Ana Paula Esteves‐Pereira, Maria do Carmo Leal   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Why do they take the risk? A systematic review of the qualitative literature on informal sector abortions in settings where abortion is legal

BMC Women's Health, 2019
Background Restrictive abortion laws are the single most important determinant of unsafe abortion, a major, yet preventable, global health issue. While reviews have been conducted on the extent of the phenomenon, no study has so far analysed the evidence
Sonia Chemlal, Giuliano Russo
doaj   +1 more source

Midwifery tutors' capacity and willingness to teach contraception, post-abortion care, and legal pregnancy termination in Ghana [PDF]

, 2010
Background: Ghana has a high maternal mortality rate of 540 per 100 000. Although abortion complications usually are treatable, the risks of morbidity and death increase when treatment is delayed.
Gertrude Voetagbe, Nathaniel Yellu, Joseph Mills, Ellen Mitchell, Amanda Adu-Amankwah, Koma Jehu-Appiah, Felix Nyante, EK Srofenyoh, TL Baird, M Prosser, D Dovlo, IK Warriner, D Dovlo, J Taylor, World Health Organization, LA Fogarty   +15 more
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Induced abortion in the world: 3. In search of a minimum common ground

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract The rising worldwide trend toward legalization of termination of pregnancy has been accompanied by increased polarization around abortion. Two opposite broad coalitions emerged from this confrontation, generally known as the “pro‐life” and “pro‐choice” movements. The basic issue for pro‐life advocates is that the protection of “innocent, human
Giuseppe Benagiano, Kristina Gemzell‐Danielsson, Marwan Habiba, Salvatore Mancuso, Shantha Shantha‐Kumari   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hysterectomy for placenta accreta spectrum disorder: Impact of institutional surgical volume on patient outcomes

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To evaluate trends in hysterectomy case volume for placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorder over time and compare maternal outcomes between high‐ and low‐volume centers. Specifically, we examined whether surgical volume influences severe maternal morbidity (SMM) and other key perioperative outcomes.
Lacey C. Brennan, Olga Bougie, Jonas Shellenberger, Jessica Pudwell, John Kingdom, Peter S. Thiel, Lisa Allen, Sebastian R. Hobson, Maria P. Velez, Ally Murji   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Knowledge of abortion legality among health facility staff in Ghana.

PLoS ONE
BackgroundAbortion has been legal for multiple indications in Ghana since 1985, and efforts have been made to expand the availability of safe abortion care in the years since.
Grace Sheehy, Chelsea Polis, Easmon Otupiri, Caroline Moreau   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Strategies for preventing gender‐based violence in healthcare services: Evidence synthesis for health policy

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Violence against women remains a serious public health problem and a violation of human rights that affects women's health. Healthcare providers play a fundamental role in preventing and responding to violence against women and girls.
Odette del Risco Sánchez, Erika Zambrano, Larissa Rodrigues, Nathália Quitério Daluia, Fernanda Garanhani Surita   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The case for the complete decriminalisation of abortion care in Nepal and beyond

The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia
Summary: Our Viewpoint makes the case for the complete decriminalisation of abortion in Nepal (and beyond) as a key strategy to removing barriers to abortion care.
Sabrina Germain, Mara Malagodi, Roshani Regmi, Radhika Saxena, Shivani Shinde   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Recent advances in improving the effectiveness and reducing the complications of abortion [version 1; referees: 3 approved]

F1000Research, 2018
When conducted in a legal setting and under safe conditions, abortion is an extremely effective and safe procedure. Tragically, almost half of all abortions that take place in the world are conducted under unsafe conditions, mostly in countries where ...
Sharon Cameron
doaj   +1 more source

Support for Abortion Slips: Results From the 2009 Annual Religion and Public Life Survey [PDF]

, 2009
Examines trends in the public's attitudes about keeping abortion legal, imposing restrictions, and reducing the number of abortions, as well as the level of concern over the issue.

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