The prevalence of unwanted pregnancies among young women in the greater Freetown area
J. Sierra Leone Med. Dent. Assoc
; 6(2): 32-43, 1992.
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ABSTRACT
1896 women aged 12-22 yaers in the greater Freetown area were interviewed. 91 per cent were either students; petty traders or uneployed. The abortion rate was 20 per cent; the valuntary abortion rate was 11.9 per cent. Most of the valuntary abortions were done by doctors in hospitals. Only 6 per cent of 1st abortion was done free of charge. The partner paid for 54 per cent and the clients paid for themselves in 23 per cent of cases. The post secondary educated group recorded a significantly higher voluntary abortion rate
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Assunto principal:
Gravidez na Adolescência
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Gravidez
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Estudos Transversais
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Anticoncepção
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Aborto
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Serviços de Planejamento Familiar
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
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Fatores de risco
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. Sierra Leone Med. Dent. Assoc
Ano de publicação:
1992
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