The prevalence of unwanted pregnancies among young women in the greater Freetown area
J. Sierra Leone Med. Dent. Assoc
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6(2): 32-43, 1992.
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in English
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| ID: biblio-1263322
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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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Pregnancy in Adolescence
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Pregnancy
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Contraception
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Abortion
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Family Planning Services
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Sierra Leone Med. Dent. Assoc
Year:
1992
Type:
Article
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