| The FIGO working group on the prevention of unsafe abortion: mandate and process for achievement. | |
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PMID: 20451200 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The Working Group of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) on the Prevention of Unsafe Abortion and its Consequences received a mandate to contribute to reduce the number of women who have to resort to induced abortion and the maternal mortality and morbidity associated with unsafe abortion by minimizing unintended pregnancies, improving access to safe abortion services, and increasing the quality of and access to post-abortion care, including post-abortion contraception. A project proposal was prepared and approved by an anonymous donor, funding a structure headed by a general coordinator, the Chair of the Working Group, together with 6 regional coordinators and 1 assistant regional coordinator, plus 43 focal points nominated by the participating societies. A situational analysis of induced/unsafe abortion for each country was prepared by the focal points with the technical support of the Guttmacher Institute, and a plan of action based on the findings of the analysis. The situational analysis and plans of action were discussed at 7 regional workshops held between June and August, 2008. Fifty-four member societies nominated a focal point, 48 attended the regional workshops, and 43 had a plan of action approved by their governments and respective societies. The plans of action are currently in the process of implementation, with the collaboration of a number of national and international agencies and organizations. |
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Authors:
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Robert J I Leke; Marina Padilla de Gil; Luis Távara; Anibal Faúndes |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-05-07 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Volume: 110 Suppl ISSN: 1879-3479 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Gynaecol Obstet Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-04 Completed Date: 2010-09-20 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0210174 Medline TA: Int J Gynaecol Obstet Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: S20-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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(c) 2010. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. |
Affiliation:
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University of Yaounde 1, Cameroon. robertjleker@yahoo.fr |
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Abortion, Induced
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mortality*,
utilization Adolescent Adult Contraception / utilization Developing Countries Female Humans Maternal Mortality* Pregnancy Pregnancy, Unwanted* Reproductive Health Services / organization & administration* Young Adult |
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