Frequency, risk factors, and complications of induced abortion in ten districts of Madagascar: results from a cross-sectional household survey

Frequency, risk factors, and complications of induced abortion in ten districts of Madagascar: results from a cross-sectional household survey

Abstract Background Madagascar has restrictive abortion laws with no explicit exception to preserve the woman’s life. This study aimed to estimate the incidence of abortion in the country and examine the methods, consequences, and risk factors of these abortions. Methods We interviewed 3179 women be...

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Main Authors: Rila Ratovoson, Amber Kunkel, Jean Pierre Rakotovao, Dolores Pourette, Chiarella Mattern, Jocelyne Andriamiadana, Aina Harimanana, Patrice Piola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Unsafe abortion
Induced abortion
Survey
Incidence
Family planning
Contraception
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-020-00962-2

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