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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
health professions
"Abortion-It Is My Own Body": Women's Narratives About Influences on Their Abortion Decisions in Ghana
Health Care for Women International, Volume 35, No. 7-9, Year 2014
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Globally, abortion has emerged as a critical determinant of maternal morbidity and mortality. The Ghana government amended the country's abortion law in 1985 to promote safe abortion. This article discusses the findings of a qualitative study that explored the decision-making experiences of 28 female abortion seekers aged between 15 and 30 years in Ghana. Key findings from the study are that individuals claimed autonomy in their abortion decisions; underlying the abortion decisions were pragmatic concerns such as economic difficulties, child spacing, and fear of parental reaction. In conclusion, we examine the health implications of Ghanaian women's abortion decisions. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Authors & Co-Authors
Oduro, Georgina Yaa
Ghana, Cape Coast
University of Cape Coast Ghana
Otsin, Mercy Nana Akua
Ghana, Cape Coast
University of Cape Coast Ghana
Statistics
Citations: 27
Authors: 2
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1080/07399332.2014.914941
ISSN:
07399332
e-ISSN:
10964665
Research Areas
Maternal And Child Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Approach
Qualitative
Study Locations
Ghana
Participants Gender
Female