Factors associated with induced abortion among women of reproductive age attending selected health facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a case control study

There has been a significant reduction of abortion rates in high-income countries, while the rates remain unchanged in low- and middle-income countries. In Ethiopia, for example, the number of women of reproductive age seeking an induced abortion is increasing. However, there is limited information...

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Main Authors: Megersa, Bikila Soboka (Author) , Deckert, Andreas (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 03 September 2020
In: BMC women's health
Year: 2020, Volume: 20, Issue: 1
ISSN:1472-6874
DOI:10.1186/s12905-020-01023-4
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-020-01023-4
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Author Notes:Bikila Soboka Megersa, Oladosu Akanbi Ojengbede, Andreas Deckert and Olufunmilayo Ibitola Fawole
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Summary:There has been a significant reduction of abortion rates in high-income countries, while the rates remain unchanged in low- and middle-income countries. In Ethiopia, for example, the number of women of reproductive age seeking an induced abortion is increasing. However, there is limited information concerning the reasons why the occurrence of this procedure is increasing. Thus, this study aimed to identify factors associated with having induced abortion in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Item Description:Gesehen am 30.11.2020
Physical Description:Online Resource
ISSN:1472-6874
DOI:10.1186/s12905-020-01023-4