Knowledge and attitude of schoolgirls about illegal abortions in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

Knowledge and attitude of schoolgirls about illegal abortions in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

Background: Adolescent sexual activity, early pregnancy, induced abortion and the increase in HIV infection have become major concerns in sub-Saharan Africa and understanding adolescent sexual behaviour remains a challenge. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the practice of illegal abortions...

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Main Authors: Lussy J. Paluku, Langalibalele H. Mabuza, Patrick M.H. Maduna, John V. Ndimande
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2010-03-01
Series:African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
Subjects:
high school girls
illegal abortions
knowledge
contraceptives
attitude
Online Access:https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/78

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