| Characteristics of abortion care seekers in south-western Nigeria. | |
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PMID: 17348327 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This prospective hospital-based study was carried out to understand the characteristics of abortion care seekers in south-western Nigeria. Information was obtained from a total of 1876 women seeking abortion at hospitals using a questionnaire. The results show that majority (60%) were between the ages of 15 and 24 years, of which adolescents between the ages of 15 and 19 years constituted 23.7%. Most (63.2%) of the respondents were unmarried, but married women also constituted a significant proportion (30.2%) of the abortion care seekers. Students were the single highest group, while the predominant economic activity was trading (26.7%). Respondents terminated their pregnancies mainly because they were students or because they did not desire to have children. Most (35.5%) of the women were introduced to providers by friends. Average contraceptive prevalence among the abortion care seekers was 27.4%. It is obvious from the results that young persons, especially in-school adolescents, should be targeted for comprehensive sexuality education especially in view of the current HIV/AIDS pandemic. |
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Authors:
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Boniface A Oye-Adeniran; Isaac F Adewole; Augustine V Umoh; Ohluwafunmilayo R Fapohunda; Ngozi Iwere |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: African journal of reproductive health Volume: 8 ISSN: 1118-4841 ISO Abbreviation: Afr J Reprod Health Publication Date: 2004 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-03-12 Completed Date: 2007-04-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9712263 Medline TA: Afr J Reprod Health Country: Nigeria |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 81-91 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria. bonifaceoye@yahoo.com |
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Abortion, Induced
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psychology,
utilization* Adolescent Adult Age Distribution Educational Status Female Humans Marital Status Nigeria Patient Acceptance of Health Care / statistics & numerical data* Pregnancy Prospective Studies Questionnaires Students / statistics & numerical data |
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