Age Patterns of Unsafe Abortion in Developing Country Regions

Shah, Iqbal; Åhman, Elisabeth

doi:10.1016/s0968-8080(04)24002-2

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“…In Africa, in particular, almost 80% of unsafe abortions are happening among women under 30 (Shah and Ahman, 2004). In addition, studies have found that for developing regions as a whole unsafe abortions peak among women aged 20-29 years old (Grimes et al, 2006;Shah and Ahman, 2004). Twenty interviews were conducted with female students under the age of 30 over a three-month period from October to December 2009.…”

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Termination of pregnancy: Perspectives of female students in Durban, South Africa

Gresh

Maharaj

2014

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Termination of pregnancy: Perspectives of female students in Durban, South Africa

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2014

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“…3 This paper provides estimates of unsafe abortion in the developing country regions of Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean for the year 2008, by age of women. It is an update of estimates for developing country regions previously published for the year 2000, 4 and applying the same method of estimation.…”

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Unsafe abortion differentials in 2008 by age and developing country region: high burden among young women

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Åhman

2012

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“…Of these terminations, 27 million were legal, with an estimated 19 million believed to have occurred outside the legal system. [6] In 2003, almost half (48%) of about 42 million abortions were reportedly unsafe, of which an alarming 97% were in developing countries.…”

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Unwanted pregnancies in Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces, South Africa: Examining mortality data on dumped aborted fetuses and babies

2014

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Background. Across the world, millions of women unintentionally become pregnant and decide to terminate the pregnancy. Despite progressive abortion laws in South Africa (SA), evidence suggests that many women of all ages still resort to unsafe terminations outside legal, designated facilities. Media reports alert the public to an increase in the illegal dumping of fetuses and abandoned babies, suggesting an increase in unsafe termination practices as well as concealed births. Objective. To examine mortality data to identify trends in the dumping of aborted fetuses and abandoned babies in SA.Method. This study utilised data from the National Injury Mortality Surveillance System in two provinces, namely Gauteng and Mpumalanga. A total sample of mortality data was used to analyse trends associated with this phenomenon from 2009 to 2011. Descriptive, exploratory statistics were used and included the calculation of crude population incidence rates for abortions and abandoned babies as well as figures (n) and percentages (%) for each category under investigation.Results. An increase in the rate of discovery of nonviable fetuses was noted for both provinces over the 3year period, while there was a significant decrease in the discovery of deceased abandoned babies in Gauteng only. Conclusion. The illegal dumping of fetuses and babies is a very real public health concern in both Gauteng and Mpumalanga. Information is insufficient for adequate surveillance, and improved data collection systems should be prioritised.

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Age Patterns of Unsafe Abortion in Developing Country Regions

Cited by 67 publications

References 11 publications

Termination of pregnancy: Perspectives of female students in Durban, South Africa

Termination of pregnancy: Perspectives of female students in Durban, South Africa

Unsafe abortion differentials in 2008 by age and developing country region: high burden among young women

Unwanted pregnancies in Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces, South Africa: Examining mortality data on dumped aborted fetuses and babies

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