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PLoS ONE, 2020 There is a dearth of information on induced abortion in Ghana, possibly owing to the sensitive nature of the subject. In this study, we examine the effect of socioeconomic and contextual factors on induced abortion in Ghana. This study draws on data from
Samuel H Nyarko, Lloyd Potter
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A systematic review of the research evidence on cross-country features of illegal abortions [PDF]
Health Promotion Perspectives, 2017 Background: There are contrasting debates about abortions and prohibitory regulations posed serious public health challenges especially in underdeveloped and developing countries.
Farideh Aghaei +2 more
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Abortion-related complications in Brazil: results from the World Health Organization Multi-country Survey on Abortion (MCS-A) [PDF]
Cadernos de Saúde Pública: This study aimed to describe the severity of abortion-related complications, factors associated with complications, the types of management and the experience of care in Brazil.
Nelio Neves Veiga Junior +38 more
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An Analysis of Patient Safety Events Submitted by Abortion Facilities in Pennsylvania 2017–2019
Patient Safety, 2020 Induced abortion, also called elective abortion, therapeutic abortion, and termination of pregnancy, is widely considered a safe procedure, but complications are known to occur.
Elizabeth Kukielka
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Reproductive Health, 2021 Plain language summary In Europe, people who live in countries where abortion is severely restricted or illegal altogether lack access to abortion care entirely, but even people who live in countries with more liberal laws face barriers due to ...
Camille Garnsey +5 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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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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The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2023 Objective Induced abortion could increase the risk of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) in the next pregnancy. We aimed to explore the associations between characteristics of previous induced abortion and grades of current PAS.Methods A retrospective case ...
Rui Li +4 more
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PLoS ONE, 2018 ObjectivesThis 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.Methods/principal findingsA cross ...
Luis E Sánchez-Siancas +3 more
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