Understanding abortion-related complications in health facilities: results from WHO multicountry survey on abortion (MCS-A) across 11 sub-Saharan African countries

Understanding abortion-related complications in health facilities: results from WHO multicountry survey on abortion (MCS-A) across 11 sub-Saharan African countries

Introduction Complications due to unsafe abortions are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in many sub-Saharan African countries. We aimed to characterise abortion-related complication severity, describe their management, and to report women’s experience of abortion care in Africa.Methods...

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Main Authors: Ahmet Metin Gülmezoglu, Veronique Filippi, Richard Adanu, Bela Ganatra, Bukola Fawole, Philip Govule, Zahida Qureshi, Luis Gadama, Seni Kouanda, Caron Rahn Kim, Hedieh Mehrtash, Soe Soe Thwin, Folasade Adenike Bello, Ausbert Thoko Msusa, Nafiou Idi, Sourou Goufodji, Jean-Jose Wolomby-Molondo, Kidza Yvonne Mugerwa, Thierry Madjadoum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:BMJ Global Health
Online Access:https://gh.bmj.com/content/6/1/e003702.full

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