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Alexander, Lily T., Evelyn Fuentes-Rivera, Biani Saavedra-Avendaño, et al. "Utilisation of second-trimester spontaneous and induced abortion services in public hospitals in Mexico, 2007–2015." BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health 45, no. 4 (2019): 283–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjsrh-2018-200300.

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BackgroundData on utilisation of in-facility second-trimester abortion services are sparse. We describe temporal and geographical trends in utilisation of in-facility second-trimester abortion services across Mexico.MethodsWe used 2007–2015 data from Mexico’s Automated Hospital Discharge System (SAEH) to identify second-trimester abortive events (ICD O02-O08) in public hospitals across Mexico’s 32 states. We described utilisation, calculated rates using population data, and used logistic regression to identify woman- and state-level factors (municipality-level marginalisation, state-level abor

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Jacobson, Mireille, and Heather Royer. "Aftershocks: The Impact of Clinic Violence on Abortion Services." American Economic Journal: Applied Economics 3, no. 1 (2011): 189–223. http://dx.doi.org/10.1257/app.3.1.189.

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Between 1973 and 2003, abortion providers in the United States were the targets of over 300 acts of extreme violence. Using unique data on attacks and on abortions, abortion providers, and births, we examine how anti-abortion violence has affected providers' decisions to perform abortions and women's decisions about whether and where to terminate a pregnancy. We find that clinic violence reduces abortion services in targeted areas. Once travel is taken into account, however, the overall effect of the violence is much smaller. (JEL I11, J13, K42)

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Thakur, Neelima, and Pragti Chhabra. "Trends in abortion services and sociodemographic profile of women those availed abortion services at Parivar Seva clinics in India." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 8, no. 5 (2021): 2272. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20211745.

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Background: Despite the law for termination of pregnancy, women continue to have illegal or unsafe abortions leading to incomplete abortions in India. The aim of the paper is to identify the trend of abortion services, clients treated for safe and incomplete abortion their client characteristics in the Parivar Seva Sanstha clinics. Methods: Retrospective analysis of the available data from 31 Parivar Seva clinics India. Retrospective study carried out in 31 clinics of the Parivar Seva Sanstha in 11 states. Data of women who were treated for medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) and other abor

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Tesfaye, Bekele, Mesenbet Tewabe, Aster Ferede, and Angela Dawson. "Induced Second Trimester Abortion and Associated Factors at Debre Markos Referral Hospital: Cross-Sectional Study." Women's Health 16 (January 2020): 174550652092954. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1745506520929546.

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Background: Although most induced abortions in Ethiopia are performed in the first trimester, many women will still require second trimester abortions. While access to abortion in Ethiopia is limited, few data are being available concerning the demand for and associated outcomes of second trimester abortions. This knowledge is important for planning the health service response to abortion. Objective: The main objective of this study was to determine the proportion and associated factors of second trimester abortion among women presenting for abortion care services at Debre Markos Referral Hosp

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Baig, Marina, Sadia Abbas Ali, Kiran Mubeen, and Arusa Lakhani. "Induced abortions in Pakistan: an afflicting challenge needing addressal." British Journal of Midwifery 29, no. 2 (2021): 94–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2021.29.2.94.

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Unintended pregnancies due to low prevalence of contraceptive use in Pakistan leads to a huge burden of induced abortions. These abortions are a major cause of concern, as a majority of these abortions are performed in an unhygienic environment by untrained providers, leading to maternal morbidities and mortalities. Some of the contributing factors of unsafe abortions are lack of availability of quality services, financial barriers, stigma associated with abortion and lack of awareness about abortion law. Therefore, there is an urgent need to invest on family planning and post-abortion care se

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Adde, Kenneth Setorwu, Eugene Kofuor Maafo Darteh, and Akwasi Kumi-Kyereme. "Experiences of women seeking post-abortion care services in a Regional Hospital in Ghana." PLOS ONE 16, no. 4 (2021): e0248478. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0248478.

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Introduction Abortions remain one of the highest contributors to maternal deaths in Ghana. In 2003, a policy on post-abortion care was introduced to help reduce abortion-related mortality and morbidity. However, depending on the method of pregnancy termination; women encounter varying experiences. This study examines the experiences of women seeking post-abortion care services in a Regional Hospital in Ghana. Materials and methods In-depth interview technique was used to collect data from 20 purposively selected post-abortion care clients at the Volta Regional Hospital. Data were analysed manu

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Wang, Xin, Mengcong Deng, Yujia Zhu, Shangchun Wu, Qunxia Mao, and Hongwei Wang. "Effectiveness of post-abortion care services to protect women’s fertility in China: A systematic review with meta-analysis." PLOS ONE 19, no. 6 (2024): e0304221. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0304221.

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Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of post-abortion care services in Chinese women who have undergone induced abortion. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted in five databases from January 2011 to June 2023 (PROSPERO registration CRD42023440458). Estimates of intervention effects were represented as relative risk (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) was used to evaluate the strength of recommendations. Results The meta-analysis of 42 randomized controlled studies involving 70,

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Polis, Chelsea B., Philicia W. Castillo, Easmon Otupiri, et al. "Estimating the incidence of abortion: using the Abortion Incidence Complications Methodology in Ghana, 2017." BMJ Global Health 5, no. 4 (2020): e002130. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2019-002130.

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IntroductionInduced abortion is legally permitted in Ghana under specific conditions, but access to services that meet guidelines approved by government is limited. As part of a larger project comparing five methodologies to estimate abortion incidence, we implemented an indirect estimation approach: the Abortion Incidence Complications Methodology (AICM), to understand the incidence of abortion in Ghana in 2017.MethodsWe drew a nationally representative, two-stage, stratified sample of health facilities. We used information from 539 responding facilities to estimate treated complications stem

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Snook, Simon, and Martha Silva. "Abortion services in a high-needs district: a community-based model of care." Journal of Primary Health Care 5, no. 2 (2013): 151. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/hc13151.

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INTRODUCTION: In 2009, a high-deprivation district health board in New Zealand set up a community-based abortion clinic in order to provide a local service and to avoid out-of-region referrals. The service offers medical abortions for women with pregnancies of up to 63 days gestation, and surgical abortion with local anaesthetic for women with pregnancies of up to 14 weeks gestation. AIM: To describe the services developed and assess safety and timeliness for the first year of community-based services. METHODS: An audit of clinical records for patients seen in 2010 was performed in order to

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A, Sarker, Tamanna SJB, Akhter H, Akther T, and Parveen M. "Characteristics and Outcomes of Abortion Cases at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh." Scholars International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 6, no. 12 (2023): 504–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.36348/sijog.2023.v06i12.007.

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Introduction: Abortion is a critical public health issue, particularly in developing countries like Bangladesh, where access to safe abortion services is often limited. This study aimed to analyze the characteristics and outcomes of abortion cases in a tertiary-level hospital setting, providing insights into the demographic profile of patients, nature and type of abortions, treatment methods, and post-abortion complications. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted at the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uttara Adhunik Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka, Banglad

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Ferrari, Amerigo, Luca Pirrotta, Manila Bonciani, Giulia Venturi, and Milena Vainieri. "Higher readability of institutional websites drives the correct fruition of the abortion pathway: A cross-sectional study." PLOS ONE 17, no. 11 (2022): e0277342. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0277342.

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Background In Italy, abortion services are public: therefore, health Institutions should provide clear and easily readable web-based information. We aimed to 1) assess variation in abortion services utilisation; 2) analyse the readability of institutional websites informing on induced abortion; 3) explore whether easier-to-read institutional websites influenced the correct fruition of abortion services. Methods We identified from the 2021 administrative databases of Tuscany all women having an abortion, and–among them–women having an abortion with the certification provided by family counselli

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Väisänen, Heini. "EDUCATIONAL INEQUALITIES IN REPEAT ABORTION: A LONGITUDINAL REGISTER STUDY IN FINLAND 1975–2010." Journal of Biosocial Science 48, no. 6 (2016): 820–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s002193201600016x.

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SummaryThe proportion of repeat abortions among all abortions has increased over the last decades in Finland. This study examined the association of education with the likelihood of repeat abortion, and the change in this association over time using reliable longitudinal data. A unique set of register data from three birth cohorts were followed from age 20 to 45, including about 22,000 cases of repeat abortion, and analysed using discrete-time event-history models. Low education was found to be associated with a higher likelihood of repeat abortion. Women with low education had abortions soone

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Mulat, Amlaku, Hinsermu Bayu, Habtamu Mellie, and Amare Alemu. "Induced Second Trimester Abortion and Associated Factors in Amhara Region Referral Hospitals." BioMed Research International 2015 (2015): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/256534.

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Background. Although the vast majority of abortions are performed in the first trimester, still 10–15% of terminations of pregnancies have taken place in the second trimester period globally. As compared to first trimester, second trimester abortions are disproportionately contribute for maternal morbidity and mortality especially in low-resource countries where access to safe second trimester abortion is limited. The main aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of induced second trimester abortion in Amhara region referral hospitals, northwest Ethiopia.Methods. I

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Sierra, Gracia, Nancy F. Berglas, Lisa G. Hofler, Daniel Grossman, Sarah C. M. Roberts, and Kari White. "Out-of-State Travel for Abortion among Texas Residents following an Executive Order Suspending In-State Services during the Coronavirus Pandemic." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20, no. 4 (2023): 3679. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20043679.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, existing and new abortion restrictions constrained people’s access to abortion care. We assessed Texas abortion patients’ out-of-state travel patterns before and during implementation of a state executive order that prohibited most abortions for 30 days in 2020. We received data on Texans who obtained abortions between February and May 2020 at 25 facilities in six nearby states. We estimated weekly trends in the number of out-of-state abortions related to the order using segmented regression models. We compared the distribution of out-of-state abortions by county-

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Stein, T. B., and A. Vasan. "Public Health’s Role in a Post-Dobbs World—The New York City Abortion Access Hub." Obstetric Anesthesia Digest 44, no. 1 (2024): 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.aoa.0001005292.74993.be.

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(N Engl J Med. 388;21. doi: 10.1056/NEJMp2301278) The US court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization removed the constitutional right to abortion. Currently, 13 states ban abortion with few exceptions, while other states have enacted certain restrictions around abortion. This, coupled with new legislation frequently being introduced that further restricts access to abortions, has made it very difficult for people searching for abortion information or services.

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Rozina Shahadat Khan. "EDUCATIONAL TRAINING OF LADY HEALTH WORKERS AND PREVENTION OF ABORTION RELATED MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY." Pakistan Postgraduate Medical Journal 34, no. 01 (2023): 01–02. http://dx.doi.org/10.51642/ppmj.v34i01.580.

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One of the major challenges faced by developing world for achieving universal health care includes shortage of Manpower indicated by the fact that an estimated one billion people will never see a health worker during the course of their lives. As a consequence to this shortage millions of people die or are disabled each year1. One solution to this dilemma was increasing health workforce by induction of community health workers (CHWs), members of the community who are trained to provide basic health services. They offer the first and at times only admittance to health services for people in the

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Atmadja, Sardjana. "“Halal” Abortion in Perspective Common Law system,Civil Law System and Ius Constituendum : Towards Legality and Safety." Avicenna Medical Journal 1, no. 2 (2020): 17–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/avicenna.v1i2.17657.

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Background: To safe services in hygienic conditions must be made widely available and affordable, so that the stigma associated with providing and obtaining abortions can lessen and safe services can become normal and accepted, abortion is broadly legal, widely available and safe in Indonesia.Objective: The purpose of this article to discuss ius constituendum on abortion in Indonesia from criminal law perspective between Common Law System and Civil Law System.In Indonesia Ius Contituendum on abortion is not directed to legalization of abortion as carried out both in Netherland and USA but tend

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Zavier, A. J. Francis, K. G. Santhya, and Shireen J. Jejeebhoy. "Abortion among married young women: findings from a community-based study in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, India." Journal of Biosocial Science 52, no. 5 (2019): 650–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021932019000701.

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AbstractAbortion service provision has changed noticeably in the recent past and medication abortion currently accounts for four-fifths of all induced abortions taking place in India. How these changes have modified abortion experiences among young women – a group known to be more disadvantaged than adult women – remains unanswered. This paper fills this gap and examines the experiences of married young abortion seekers, including pre-abortion decision-making, abortion seeking and experiences of the procedure, and post-abortion complications. Data were drawn from a community-based survey of 49

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Biggs, M. Antonia, Lidia Casas, Alejandra Ramm, C. Finley Baba, Sara Victoria Correa, and Daniel Grossman. "Future health providers’ willingness to provide abortion services following decriminalisation of abortion in Chile: a cross-sectional survey." BMJ Open 9, no. 10 (2019): e030797. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030797.

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ObjectiveTo assess Chilean medical and midwifery students’ attitudes and willingness to become trained to provide abortion care, shortly after abortion was decriminalised in 2017.DesignWe fielded a cross-sectional, web-based survey of medical and midwifery students. We used generalised estimating equations to assess differences by type of university and degree sought.SettingWe recruited students from a combination of seven secular, religiously-affiliated, public and private universities that offer midwifery or medical degrees with a specialisation in obstetrics and gynaecology, located in Sant

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Shrestha, Shanti, Ganesh Dangal, and Sadikshya Ghimire. "PROFILE OF WOMEN RECEIVING FIRST-TRIMESTER SAFE ABORTION SERVICE AT PAROPAKAR MATERNITY AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL." Journal of Chitwan Medical College 11, no. 1 (2021): 108–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.54530/jcmc.401.

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Background: Abortion is a common medical procedure done in a day to day basis in every country and is a major component of public health. Legally and safely performed abortions are amongst the least complicated medical procedures. There exists a demographic variation in availability, accessibility and affordability of safe abortion services in Nepal also. The aim of the study was to assess the demographic and clinical profile of women opting for first-trimester abortion. This study highlights the indications and rate of the method used for abortion. Methods: It was a retrospective study where

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Reiger, Sarah T., Phyllis Dako-Gyeke, Thoai D. Ngo, et al. "Abortion knowledge and experiences among young women and men in Accra, Ghana." Gates Open Research 3 (May 30, 2019): 1478. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/gatesopenres.12961.1.

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Background: Despite the presence of legal abortion services in Ghana, unsafe abortion remains common, particularly among young women. Little is understood about what young people know about safe and legal abortion, and if and how they are utilizing it. Methods: To characterize abortion use and address gaps in safe access, from September-December 2013, we conducted a cross-sectional survey with 100 men and 250 women aged 18-24 in Accra, Ghana. Participants were asked about abortion experiences, including prior services, providers, methods, satisfaction, perceived support, and knowledge of laws.

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Reiger, Sarah T., Phyllis Dako-Gyeke, Thoai D. Ngo, et al. "Abortion knowledge and experiences among young women and men in Accra, Ghana." Gates Open Research 3 (September 7, 2020): 1478. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/gatesopenres.12961.2.

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Background: Despite the presence of legal abortion services in Ghana, unsafe abortion remains common, particularly among young women. Little is understood about what young people know about safe and legal abortion, and if and how they are utilizing it. Methods: To characterize abortion use and address gaps in safe access, from September-December 2013, we conducted a cross-sectional survey with 100 men and 250 women aged 18-24 in Accra, Ghana. Participants were asked about abortion experiences, including prior services, providers, methods, satisfaction, perceived support, and knowledge of laws.

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Olaide, Gbadamosi, Gbadamosi Olaide, and Titilayo O. Aderibigbe. "Justification of Women’s Right of Access to Safe and Legal Abortion in Nigeria." African Journal of Legal Studies 7, no. 2 (2014): 177–202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/17087384-12342025.

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Abortion remains one of the most controversial, emotional and burning political issues of our time. Unsafe abortion is a serious public health problem and human rights issue. The pervasive criminalization of abortion in Nigeria is a serious obstacle to improving access to safe and legal abortion. Women’s lack of access to safe legal abortion is a major cause of high rates of maternal mortality. The Nigerian government’s failure to fulfill its human rights obligations under national, regional and international law is largely responsible for this situation. Overcoming these considerable barriers

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Desai, Sheila, Mary Huynh, and Heidi E. Jones. "Differences in Abortion Rates between Asian Populations by Country of Origin and Nativity Status in New York City, 2011–2015." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 12 (2021): 6182. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18126182.

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Despite the size of the Asian population in New York City (NYC) and the city’s robust abortion surveillance system, abortion-related estimates for this population have not been calculated previously. This study examined the use of abortion services among specific Asian groups in NYC from 2011–2015. Using NYC surveillance data, we estimated abortion rates for Asians, disaggregated by five country of origin groups and nativity status, and for other major racial/ethnic groups. We compared rates between groups and over time. From 2014–2015, the abortion rate for Asian women in NYC was 12.6 abortio

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Mallaiyan, Sharadha. "Unsafe abortion: the silent scourge." International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology 8, no. 8 (2019): 3362. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20193566.

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Background: Unsafe abortions continue to cause maternal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. The practice of unsafe abortions by quacks needs to be checked. Our study aims to emphasize upon the unmet needs of medical termination pregnancies (MTP) services in rural India and to recognize the complications due to it and the efficient management of such cases at tertiary care center.Methods: A two years retrospective study of septic abortions from December 2009 to November 2011.Results: Among 1080 abortions reported, 44 were septic-4.07%. More commonly in the age group of >20years

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Ramsayer, Beate, and Valerie Fleming. "Conscience and conscientious objection: The midwife’s role in abortion services." Nursing Ethics 27, no. 8 (2020): 1645–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0969733020928416.

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Traditionally, the role of midwives has been to be with women throughout the pregnancy continuum, from conception until the end of the postnatal period. Midwives, however, have been named as key providers of abortion services. While freedom of conscience is legally protected within Europe, discrepancies exist between midwifery and conscientious objection to abortion-related services. Midwives are largely ignored within the academic discussion despite the care and support they give to women undergoing abortions. Those discrepancies led to the aim of this article to address this issue by discuss

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Guiahi, Maryam, Sahnah Lim, Corey Westover, Marji Gold, and Carolyn L. Westhoff. "Enablers of and Barriers to Abortion Training." Journal of Graduate Medical Education 5, no. 2 (2013): 238–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.4300/jgme-d-12-00067.1.

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Abstract Background Since the legalization of abortion services in the United States, provision of abortions has remained a controversial issue of high political interest. Routine abortion training is not offered at all obstetrics and gynecology (Ob-Gyn) training programs, despite a specific training requirement by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Previous studies that described Ob-Gyn programs with routine abortion training either examined associations by using national surveys of program directors or described the experience of a single program. Objective We set out

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BANKOLE, AKINRINOLA, GILDA SEDGH, BONIFACE A. OYE-ADENIRAN, ISAAC F. ADEWOLE, RUBINA HUSSAIN, and SUSHEELA SINGH. "ABORTION-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR AMONG NIGERIAN WOMEN." Journal of Biosocial Science 40, no. 2 (2008): 247–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021932007002283.

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SummaryThis study used data from a community-based survey to examine women’s experiences of abortion in Nigeria. Fourteen per cent of respondents reported that they had ever tried to terminate a pregnancy, and 10% had obtained an abortion. The majority of women who sought an abortion did so early in the pregnancy. Forty-two per cent of women who obtained an abortion used the services of a non-professional provider, a quarter experienced complications and 9% sought treatment for complications from their abortions. Roughly half of the women who obtained an abortion used a method other than D&amp

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Matshalanga, N., and M. Mehlo. "Safe abortion policy provisions in the SADC region: Country responses, key barriers, main recommendations." Southern African Journal of Public Health 5, no. 3 (2022): 68–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.7196/shs.2022.v5.i3.133.

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Background. Abortion is the termination of an already established pregnancy. The abortion may be induced, voluntarily performed or spontaneous, but when it is done by persons lacking the necessary skills or in an environment that does not conform to minimal medical standards, it is considered unsafe. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has a robust policy framework for combating unsafe abortion.Objectives. To examine the relationship between abortion laws and access to safe abortion services in the SADC region as an important and necessary yardstick for measuring the progress of

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Matshalanga, N., and M. Mehlo. "Safe abortion policy provisions in the SADC region: Country responses, key barriers, main recommendations." Southern African Journal of Public Health 5, no. 3 (2022): 68–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.7196/sajph.2022.v5.i3.133.

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Background. Abortion is the termination of an already established pregnancy. The abortion may be induced, voluntarily performed or spontaneous, but when it is done by persons lacking the necessary skills or in an environment that does not conform to minimal medical standards, it is considered unsafe. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has a robust policy framework for combating unsafe abortion.Objectives. To examine the relationship between abortion laws and access to safe abortion services in the SADC region as an important and necessary yardstick for measuring the progress of

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HARRIES, J., N. LINCE, D. CONSTANT, A. HARGEY, and D. GROSSMAN. "THE CHALLENGES OF OFFERING PUBLIC SECOND TRIMESTER ABORTION SERVICES IN SOUTH AFRICA: HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS' PERSPECTIVES." Journal of Biosocial Science 44, no. 2 (2011): 197–208. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021932011000678.

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SummaryAround 25% of abortions in South Africa are performed in the second trimester. This study aimed to better understand what doctors, nurses and hospital managers involved in second trimester abortion care thought about these services and how they could be improved. Nineteen in-depth interviews with abortion-related service providers and managers in the Western Cape Province, South Africa, were undertaken. Data were analysed using a thematic analysis approach. Participants expressed resistance to the dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedure, as this required more active provider involve

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Telli, Pınar, Tomris Cesuroğlu, and Feride Aksu Tanık. "How Do Pronatalist Policies Impact Women’s Access to Safe Abortion Services in Turkey?" International Journal of Health Services 49, no. 4 (2019): 799–816. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0020731419855877.

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A pronatalist discourse and anti-abortion rhetoric used by prominent politicians in Turkey, prior to and following the proposed ban of abortion in 2012, have resulted in reports of women facing difficulty accessing safe abortion services (SAS), risking the resurgence of unsafe abortions. We conducted a qualitative study to identify the impact of the ongoing pronatalist discourse on women’s access to SAS, using semi-structured interviews with 19 experts (16 female, 3 male) in reproductive health, including academics, doctors, midwives, and health authorities. Participants from 4 cities (Ankara,

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Rahm, Laura, Silvia De Zordo, Joanna Mishtal, Camille L. Garnsey, and Caitlin Gerdts. "Inter-departmental abortion travels in metropolitan France: A mixed-methods analysis of women’s experiences, access, and barriers to abortion care." PLOS ONE 17, no. 10 (2022): e0273190. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0273190.

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In Europe, there is a dearth of studies on abortion-related mobilities within countries where abortion is legal. In France, 18% of women seek abortion care outside their department of residence care. Most of these flows take place within Île-de-France region. This paper aims at providing novel insights into the motives and experiences of women traveling within France and particularly within the Île-de-France region for abortion care. It draws upon official abortion statistics as well as quantitative and qualitative data collected in three Parisian hospitals during a five-year European research

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Munro, Sarah, Savvy Benipal, Aleyah Williams, Kate Wahl, Logan Trenaman, and Stephanie Begun. "Access experiences and attitudes toward abortion among youth experiencing homelessness in the United States: A systematic review." PLOS ONE 16, no. 7 (2021): e0252434. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0252434.

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Objectives We sought to review the literature on the access experiences and attitudes toward abortion among youth experiencing homelessness in the United States. Methods We conducted a systematic review of peer‐reviewed literature published from 2001 to 2019. We included qualitative studies involving US participants that focused on access experiences, views, or accounts of unintended pregnancy and/or abortion among youth experiencing homelessness. We excluded studies published before 2001 as that was the year mifepristone medication abortion was made available in the US and we aimed to investi

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Shrestha, Anjupa, and S. Sharma. "Status of Abortion Services in Jumla." Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences 1, no. 2 (2018): 47–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jkahs.v1i2.24138.

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Introduction: Abortion was legalized in Nepal in September 2002. Only a trained and listed provider can provide abortion services at a health. For many women, especially in developing countries like Nepal, safe abortion may not be available, affordable or accessible despite the liberalization of abortion law. The aim of this study was to determine the status of abortion in Jumla. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted from the record of District Health Office; Jumla from the month of Ashad 2074 to Jestha 2075. Total Enumerative sampling technique was used. Data of public health

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Popinchalk, Anna, and Gilda Sedgh. "Trends in the method and gestational age of abortion in high-income countries." BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health 45, no. 2 (2019): 95–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjsrh-2018-200149.

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BackgroundExamining the distribution of abortions by method of abortion and gestational age at time of termination provides insight about the options women may have to terminate their pregnancies. Comparing these distributions across countries and over time is an important step toward understanding the factors that can drive these distributions, including regulations and practices related to the provision of abortion services, and women’s preferences and needs.MethodsWe sought official statistics on gestational age and method of abortion for all high-income countries with liberal abortion laws

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Sperlich, Mickey, Gretchen E. Ely, Rebecca S. Rouland, Connor A. Walters, and Max Carwile. "Reflections of stress in US abortion narratives." Journal of Social Work 20, no. 5 (2019): 533–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1468017319852602.

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A trauma-informed, thematic analysis that identified stress-related themes evident in 39 personal abortion narratives from the Tennessee Stories Project in the United States is presented in this paper. Using the Braun and Clarke model of thematic analysis, guided by the trauma-informed social work framework, researchers examined these narratives to identify stress related themes.FindingsAn overall theme of stress and traumatic stress was found to be present throughout the abortion narratives. These themes were categorized into subthemes, including: (a) existing life stressors preceding the abo

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Jain, Dipika. "Beyond bars, coercion and death: Rethinking abortion rights and justice in India." Oñati Socio-Legal Series 14, no. 1 (2024): 99–118. http://dx.doi.org/10.35295/osls.iisl.1680.

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The legal framework governing abortion in India is, at its core, a cis-hetero-patriarchal framework that regulates pregnant persons' bodies using a punitive criminal justice system. The criminal framework encompasses Sections 312-318 IPC, provisions of the POCSO Act, and the PCPNDT Act, which prescribe significant state surveillance and allow for largely unchecked intimidation by law enforcement of both abortion providers and abortion seekers. Several case laws show the “chilling effect” of criminalization on healthcare providers, leading them to hesitate to provide safe abortion services. The

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Giorgio, Margaret, Fredrick Makumbi, Simon Peter Sebina Kibira, et al. "Self-reported abortion experiences in Ethiopia and Uganda, new evidence from cross-sectional community-based surveys." PLOS Global Public Health 3, no. 9 (2023): e0002340. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002340.

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Unsafe abortion is a major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality. To gain insight into the ways in which abortion restrictions and stigma may shape reproductive health outcomes, we present self-reported data on abortions in Ethiopia and Uganda and compare these findings across the two varying legal contexts. W investigate differences in sociodemographic characteristics by whether or not a woman self-reported an abortion, and we describe the characteristics of women’s most recent self-reported abortion. In Ethiopia only, we classified abortions as being either safe, less safe, or leas

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Mishra, Sangeeta Kaushal, T. Geetha Rana, Shree Prasad Adhikary, Sandesh Paudel, and Prabhu Sah. "Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on safe abortion and family planning services at a tertiary care women’s hospital in Nepal." International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology 10, no. 6 (2021): 2453. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20212192.

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Background: The COVID-19pandemic emerged as a major public health crisis, which has affected all dimensions of the health care system. Sexual and reproductive health services were severely affected, leading to a decrease in access and service utilization, affecting the overall health of women.Methods: A two-year comparative study, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, on safe abortion services and family planning, was conducted at Paropakar maternity and women's hospital to assess the impact of COVID-19 on service utilization.Results: Safe abortion services were decreased by 34.4%, and fami

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Uaamnuichai, Sutira, Rattiya Chuchot, Phanupong Phutrakool, et al. "Knowledge, Moral Attitude, and Practice of Nursing Students Toward Abortion." INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing 60 (January 2023): 004695802311639. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00469580231163994.

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In 2021, Thailand decriminalized abortions to allow for legal abortions on request up to 12 weeks’ gestation and conditionally up to 20 weeks’ gestation, or in the case of sexual assault, maternal mental or physical harm, or fetal abnormality. We intend to say that healthcare practitioners’ positive attitudes toward abortion will destigmatize abortion for both themselves and their patients. We explored the knowledge, attitudes, and intended practices of nursing students toward safe abortion practices in light of the recent law reform. This was a cross-sectional study using a self-administered

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Singh, Susheela, Rubina Hussain, Chander Shekhar, Rajib Acharya, Melissa Stillman, and Ann M. Moore. "Incidence of treatment for postabortion complications in India, 2015." BMJ Global Health 5, no. 7 (2020): e002372. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2020-002372.

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Abortion has been legal under broad criteria in India since 1971. However, access to legal abortion services remains poor. In the past decade, medication abortion (MA) has become widely available in India and use of this method outside of health facilities accounts for over 70% of all abortions. Morbidity from unsafe abortion remains an important health issue. The informal providers who are the primary source of MA may have poor knowledge of the method and may offer inadequate or inaccurate advice on use of the method. Misuse of the method can result in women seeking treatment for true complic

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Rizwan, Aesha Sadaf, Shazia Jang Sher, Umber Asad, Shazia Anwar, Irum Batool Hashmi, and Shariq Ali Khan. "Assessment of Post-abortion Care Services in Punjab Pakistan." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 15, no. 8 (2021): 2549–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs211582549.

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Background: Globally, Post abortion and pregnancy complications such as sepsis, hemorrhage and hypertensive diseases are the prominent bases of maternal mortality. Post-abortion family planning and effective treatment for unintended pregnancies could provide high quality post-abortion care. Limited data available in Punjab, Pakistan regarding post-abortion care services in health system. Aim: The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the post-abortion care services in health care system of Punjab, Pakistan. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 226 post-ab

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Lord, Jonathan. "Quality and abortion services." Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care 43, no. 1 (2016): 16–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jfprhc-2016-101580.

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Kulczycki, Andrzej. "Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Abortion, Catholicism, the Populist Right and Public Health Threats in Poland." Religions 14, no. 10 (2023): 1271. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/rel14101271.

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This article analyzes how and why a near-total abortion ban was recently secured by a populist ruling party with support from Catholic Church leaders and lay groups following earlier passage of one of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe. The paper further examines the public health threats posed by these measures, which have long been under-researched. These policy shifts are situated within the deeply embedded context of Poland’s abortion conflict and a setting that has long been challenging for reproductive health. The 1993 ban led to the resurgence of clandestine abortions, a near-

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Abubakari, Shamsiyatu, Vincent Uwumboriyhie Gmayinaam, and Eric Osei. "Knowledge and attitude towards Ghana’s abortion law: A cross-sectional study among female undergraduate students." PLOS Global Public Health 3, no. 4 (2023): e0001719. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0001719.

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Ghana amended its abortion law to permit abortion under certain circumstances due to the impacts of unsafe abortion. Even though the abortion law in Ghana is liberal, most women do not utilize the services. Studies have shown that lack of knowledge and attitude towards abortion laws are the barriers deterring women from using safe abortion services. This study, therefore, assessed the knowledge and attitudes of future female health professionals towards Ghana’s abortion law. This was an institutional-based cross-sectional study among 240 female students undertaking undergraduate courses at the

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Adde, Kenneth Setorwu, Eugene Kofuor Maafo Darteh, Akwasi Kumi-Kyereme, and Hubert Amu. "Responsiveness of Health Professionals to Postabortion Care at a Regional Level Hospital in Ghana: A Qualitative Study of Patients’ Self-Reports." International Journal of Reproductive Medicine 2018 (2018): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3861760.

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Background. The responsiveness of health professionals to patients in the provision of abortion services is essential to influencing patients’ perceptions and expectations regarding the quality of medical care to be received and their general satisfaction. This, in turn, determines if patients will revisit a particular health facility to access abortion services. In this study, we examine the responsiveness of health professionals in providing postabortion care at a regional level health facility in Ghana. Methods. Qualitative data collected from 20 female patients who assessed abortion servic

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Ambast, Sanhita, Hazal Atay, and Antonella Lavelanet. "A global review of penalties for abortion-related offences in 182 countries." BMJ Global Health 8, no. 3 (2023): e010405. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2022-010405.

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Public health research and human rights bodies have demonstrated the risks involved with criminalising abortion services and noted a need for full decriminalisation. Despite this, abortions are criminalised in some circumstances in almost all countries in the world today. This paper uses data from the Global Abortion Policies Database (GAPD) to analyse what criminal penalties exist for those who are seeking, providing and assisting in abortions in 182 countries.This paper uses data on abortion-related penalties available on the GAPD as of October 2022. It includes which actors are penalised, w

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Khatun, Rokhshana, Osman Gani, Lipika Ghosh, and Mamata Manjari. "Types of Abortion and Its Consequences in Dhaka Medical College Hospital." Ibrahim Cardiac Medical Journal 10, no. 1-2 (2021): 66–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/icmj.v10i1-2.54008.

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Background & objective: Among the gynaecological cases admitted in tertiary care hospitals, abortion occupies the highest position. But detailed studies about the pattern of abortion admitted in the hospitals are limited. The present study was intended to find the proportion of abortion cases to total admitted cases and describe the types, clinical presentation and consequences of abortions. Methods: This study was carried out among a cross-section of abortion patients admitted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital. A total of 100 women admit

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Bharti, Sapna, and Varuna Sugha. "Case Report on Self-Prescribed Abortion Pill Intake: A Downhill to Maternal Morbidity." International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research 7, no. 3 (2022): 406–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20220758.

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The mortality is more common in the countries where the abortion is not legalized. Unsafe abortions cause 8–11% of global maternal deaths and occur predominantly in low-income and middle-income countries.[1] Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP Act) was passed in 1971 by Indian Parliament, with the goal to regulate and ensure accessibility for safe abortion. After the passage of this Act, legal position was given to abortion in India.[2] This act defined when, where and by whom it can be done. World Health Organization (WHO) and Federation of Obstetrician and Gynecologist Societies of India (

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