Attitudes towards induced abortion among gynecologists in Kurdistan region of Iraq [PDF]
BMC Women's Health, 2023 Background Unsafe abortion is a major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality in countries where induced abortion is restricted. In Kurdistan Region of Iraq, induced abortion is strictly forbidden except for life-threatening situations ...
Gashaw Khalid +4 more
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Association between perceived social support and induced abortion: A study in maternal health centers in Lima, Peru. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 This study aimed to assess the association between perceived social support and induced abortion among young women in Lima, Peru. In addition, prevalence and incidence of induced abortion was estimated.A cross-sectional study enrolling women aged 18-25 ...
Luis E Sánchez-Siancas +3 more
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Recent trend and correlates of induced abortion in China: evidence from the 2017 China Fertility Survey [PDF]
BMC Women's Health, 2022 Background Although there are more than 10 million induced abortions per year in China, there are few comprehensive, systematic, and characteristic-based data on induced abortions among Chinese women.
Tian Wang, Quanbao Jiang
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Human Reproduction, 2017 Abortion is common. Data on abortion rates are inexact but can be used to explore trends. Globally, the estimated rate in the period 2010-2014 was 35 abortions per 1000 women (aged 15-44 years), five points less than the rate of 40 for the period 1990-1994.
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Prevalence of induced abortion among Chinese women aged 18–49 years: Findings from three cross-sectional studies [PDF]
Frontiers in Public Health, 2022 There are few latest researches about induced abortion in China. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of induced abortion and the related factors, thereby helping make targeted policies and measures to promote women's health.
Liangyu Kang +6 more
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, 2000 Focusing on the United States, this chapter provides an overview of abortion services, the reasons women seek induced abortions, and the characteristics of women who obtain abortions. Legal induced abortions in the United States are provided in various health care settings, including hospitals, freestanding surgical centers, abortion clinics, and ...
Audrey F. Saftlas, Hani K. Atrash
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Prevalence and determinants of repeat induced abortion in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Heliyon, 2023 Introduction: Repeat-induced abortion is the termination of pregnancy for more than one time using drugs or surgical intervention before the fetus reaches the age of viability. This study aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of repeat-induced abortion
Kenbon Seyoum, Sheleme Mengistu
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Individual and community-level factors associated with repeat induced abortion among women in Ghana: a multivariable complex sample logistic regression analysis of 2017 Ghana maternal health survey [PDF]
BMC Public HealthBackground Repeat induced abortion is a serious public health issue that has been linked to adverse maternal health outcomes. However, knowledge about repeat induced abortion and its associated factors among reproductive age women in Ghana is very scarce.
Isaac Yeboah +4 more
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Determinants of unintended pregnancy and induced abortion among adolescent women in Ethiopia: Evidence from multilevel mixed-effects decomposition analysis of 2000-2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey data. [PDF]
PLoS ONEBackgroundAdolescents are highly at risk of unintended pregnancy due to physiological, sexual, social and psychological growth. The pregnancy may end with early childbirth, induced abortion and its complications.
Tiruwork Amare +2 more
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