Document Type
Report
Publication Date
1996
Abstract
A population-based study was conducted to determine the prevalence and pattern of abortion use among women in two communities of Nigeria. The results show a high frequency of reports of unwanted pregnancy and induced abortion among the women. Furthermore they suggest that detailed information can be obtained on abortion in areas with restrictive laws if a sensitive approach to interviewing is adopted. The results presented in this report have implications as the Nigerian government begins designing a set of realistic policies and programs to address the high rate of morbidity and mortality associated with induced abortion in that country. The report includes policy recommendations based on the findings presented.
Recommended Citation
Okonofua, Friday E., Clifford Odimegwu, Bisi Aina, Patrick H. Daru, and Agnes Johnson. 1996. "Women's experiences of unwanted pregnancy and induced abortion in Nigeria," Robert H. Ebert Program on Critical Issues in Reproductive Health Publication Series. New York: Population Council.
DOI
10.31899/rh5.1009
Language
English
Project
Robert H. Ebert Program on Critical Issues in Reproductive Health
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