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Reported patterns of pregnancy termination from Demographic and Health Surveys.

PLoS ONE, 2019
IntroductionDemographic and Health Surveys, widely used for estimation of fertility and reproductive health indicators in developing countries, remain underutilized for the study of pregnancy termination.
David A Sánchez-Páez, José Antonio Ortega   +1 more
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Early sexual debut and pregnancy termination: uncovering the link among sexually active young women in 23 sub-Saharan African countries [PDF]

Contraception and Reproductive Medicine
Background Unplanned pregnancy could be a socio-economic burden for many young women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) which often leads to pregnancy termination.
Obasanjo Afolabi Bolarinwa
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Multi-level analysis of pregnancy termination among sexually active married women in developing countries [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Pregnancy termination is a global concern affecting millions of women, with less developed countries bearing a disproportionate burden. Despite progress in maternal healthcare, limited access to sexual and reproductive health services, and socio-economic
Bwalya Bupe Bwalya, Clifford Obby Odimegwu, James Nilesh Mulenga   +2 more
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Comprehensive Overview of Methods of Pregnancy Termination in Macaques and Marmosets [PDF]

Veterinary Sciences
Limited information is available concerning the termination of pregnancy in non-human primates. Thus, a comprehensive review of this topic will be beneficial for veterinary staff in laboratories, zoos, and wildlife rehabilitation centers.
Tommaso Virgilio, Remco A. Nederlof, Mallory G. Brown, Jaco Bakker   +3 more
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Perceptions and attitudes of Rohingya community stakeholders to pregnancy termination services: a qualitative study in camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh [PDF]

Conflict and Health
Background Rohingya women suffer from inaccessibility to sexual and reproductive health services in Myanmar. After the forcible displacement of the Rohingya from Myanmar to Bangladesh in 2017, pregnancy termination services have been increasingly ...
Atiya Rahman, Joe Strong, Pragna Paramita Mondal, Audrey Maynard, Tasnima Haque, Ann M. Moore, Kaosar Afsana   +6 more
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Prevalence and determinants of pregnancy termination for childbearing women using the modified Poisson regression model: a cross-sectional study of the Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey (TDHS) 2022 [PDF]

BMC Public Health
Background Termination of pregnancy continues to be one of the major public health problems. The prevalence and determinants associated with pregnancy termination among women from low-middle income countries such as Tanzania have previously not been ...
Sizwe Vincent Mbona, Retius Chifurira, Bonginkosi Duncan Ndlovu, Anisha Ananth   +3 more
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How does the rise in contraceptive usage predict pregnancy termination among young women in Kenya? an in-depth multilevel analysis [PDF]

BMC Public Health
Background Young women were less likely to practise consistent contraceptive use and are also known to exhibit risky sexual behaviours, which could lead to unintended pregnancy.
Stephen Okechukwu Chukwudeh, Obasanjo Afolabi Bolarinwa, Oluwatobi Abel Alawode, David Olawade, Sinegugu Shongwe, Ritika Tiwari   +5 more
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Explainable artificial intelligence models for predicting pregnancy termination among reproductive-aged women in six east African countries: machine learning approach [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Pregnancy termination remains a complex and sensitive issue with approximately 45% of abortions worldwide being unsafe, and 97% of abortions occurring in developing countries.
Gizachew Mulu Setegn, Belayneh Endalamaw Dejene   +1 more
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Employing machine learning models to predict pregnancy termination among adolescent and young women aged 15–24 years in East Africa [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Pregnancy termination is still a sensitive and continuing public health issue due to several political, economic, religious, and social concerns. This study assesses the applications of machine learning models in the prediction of pregnancy termination ...
Getanew Aschalew Tesfa, Abel Desalegn Demeke, Binyam Tariku Seboka, Tsion Mulat Tebeje, Mulugeta Desalegn Kasaye, Behailu Taye Gebremeskele, Samuel Hailegebreal, Habtamu Setegn Ngusie   +7 more
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Unveiling 10‐Year Dynamics of Pregnancy Termination Across Sub‐Saharan Africa: A Multilevel Study [PDF]

Health Science Reports
Background and Aims Sub‐Saharan African (SSA) women face significant reproductive health challenges, including unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions.
Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Sylvester R. Okeke, Michael Sarfo, Edward K. Ameyaw, Olanrewaju Oladimeji, Sanni Yaya   +5 more
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