Background One of the main factors contributing to maternal morbidity and mortality is
induced abortion. The WHO estimates that over 44 million induced abortions take place …

Background There is a paucity of studies examining the prevalence and correlates of
induced abortion among women living with HIV. Our study fills this gap by examining the …

Background Most of the unintended pregnancies that occur among adolescent girls and
young women (AGYW) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) end up in pregnancy termination. In this …

Background Unplanned pregnancy could be a socio-economic burden for many young
women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) which often leads to pregnancy termination. The role of …

Globally, there has been a slight reduction in abortion rates. However, abortion rates have
increased in other major regions, including sub-Saharan Africa. Induced abortion rates vary …

Background Deafness refers to partial or total loss of hearing, which, if not appropriately
accommodated, may interfere with day-to-day living experiences. Deaf people encountered …

Background Termination of pregnancy is one of the biggest five causes of maternal mortality
in countries with low and middle incomes. Although termination of pregnancy is hazardous …

Objective To observe the effectiveness of ultrasound monitoring during negative pressure
suction for abortion. Methods This retrospective study analyzed patients with abortion who …

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted via census sampling method among
104 cases of medical abortion referred from the forensic medicine of Babol to affiliated …

Background Pregnancy termination is considered a major global public health challenge,
especially in developing countries, where a large proportion of unsafe pregnancy …