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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Attitudes of doctors toward establishing safe abortion units in Ghana
International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Volume 98, No. 1, Year 2007
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Description
Objectives: To assess physician knowledge of the current legal status of abortion in Ghana and determine the proportion physicians in favor of establishing units where safe abortion would be provided, and the proportion of those willing to offer such services. Methods: A survey conducted at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana, in August 2003. Using a self-administered questionnaire, 74 randomly selected physicians expressed their views on whether abortion units should be established within national health facilities in Ghana, and what role they would play in them. Results: Of the 59 physicians (80%) who favored the establishment of safe abortion units within national health facilities, 27 (36%) indicated a willingness to take part in counseling only, 33 (45%) were prepared to carry out abortions, and 14 (19%) said they would play no role in these units. Conclusion: Most physicians participating in this study conducted in Ghana were willing to play some role in the provision of safe abortion services. © 2007 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
Authors & Co-Authors
Morhe, E. S.K.
Unknown Affiliation
Morhe, Renee Aku Sitsofe
Unknown Affiliation
Danso, Kwabena Asimeng
Unknown Affiliation
Statistics
Citations: 31
Authors: 3
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.ijgo.2007.02.023
ISSN:
00207292
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Ghana