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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Pathways to unsafe abortion in Ghana: The role of male partners, women and health care providers
Contraception, Volume 88, No. 4, Year 2013
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Background Despite abortion being legal, complications from induced abortion are the second leading cause of maternal mortality in Ghana. The objective of this study was to understand the decision-making process associated with induced abortion in Ghana. Study Design Data were collected from female postabortion patients, male partners, family planning nurses and obstetricians/gynecologists at two teaching hospitals in Ghana using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Results While experiences differ for married and single women, men are involved in abortion decision making directly, through "orders" to abort, or indirectly, through denying responsibility for the pregnancy. Health care providers can be barriers to seeking safe abortions in this setting. Conclusions Women who choose to terminate a pregnancy without their male partners' knowledge should have the means (both financial and social) to do so safely. Interventions with health care providers should discourage judgemental attitudes and emphasize individually focused patient care. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.
Authors & Co-Authors
Schwandt, Hilary Megan
Unknown Affiliation
Creanga, Andreea A.
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Adanu, Richard Mawuena Kofi
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Danso, Kwabena Asimeng
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Agbenyega, Tsiri E.
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Hindin, Michelle J.
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Statistics
Citations: 61
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 5
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.contraception.2013.03.010
ISSN:
00107824
e-ISSN:
18790518
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Maternal And Child Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Approach
Qualitative
Study Locations
Ghana
Participants Gender
Male
Female