Characteristics of women obtaining induced abortions in selected low- and middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2010-2014, approximately 86% of abortions took place in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Although abortion incidence varies minimally across geographical regions, it varies widely by subregion and within countries by subgroups of women. Differential abortion levels stem from variation in the level of unintended pregnancies and in the likelihood that women with unintended pregnancies obtain abortions.

Objectives

To examine the characteristics of women obtaining induced abortions in LMICs.

Methods

We use data from official statistics, population-based surveys, and abortion patient surveys to examine variation in the percentage distribution of abortions and abortion rates by age at abortion, marital status, parity, wealth, education, and residence.

SUBMITTER: Chae S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5371299 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature