Legal abortions are authorized medical procedures, and as such, they are or can be
recorded at the health facility where they are performed. The incidence of illegal, often …

Background Complications from unsafe abortion are believed to account for the largest
proportion of hospital admissions for gynaecological services in developing countries. The …

At the 1994 ICPD, sub-Saharan African (SSA) states pledged, inter alia, to guarantee quality
post-abortion care (PAC) services. We synthesized existing research on PAC services …

METHODS A widely used indirect methodology was used to estimate the incidence of
abortion and unintended pregnancy in Nigeria in 2012. Data on provision of abortion and …

Context: Accurate measurement of induced abortion levels has proven difficult in many parts
of the world. Health care workers and policymakers need information on the incidence of …

Context: Many Nigerian women experience unwanted pregnancies. To prevent associated
health problems, it is important to understand the factors related to unwanted pregnancy in …

Contenido El drama humano del aborto. El significado de las palabras. La magnitud del
aborto inducido. Consecuencias del aborto inseguro.¿ Por qué las mujeres se embarazan …

Background We know little about the frequency, correlates and conditions under which
women induce abortions in Nigeria. This study seeks to estimate the 1-year induced …

Although Ghana's abortion law is fairly liberal, unsafe abortion and its consequences remain
among the largest contributors to maternal mortality in the country. This study analyzes data …

A cross sectional, community-based, descriptive study among women of reproductive age
group (15–49 years) in Nigeria to explore the possible reasons for contraceptive non-use …