| Maternal mortality and unsafe abortion. | |
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PMID: 18249585 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Unsafe abortions refer to terminations of unintended pregnancies by persons lacking the necessary skills, or in an environment lacking the minimum medical standards, or both. Globally, unsafe abortions account for 67,900 maternal deaths annually (13% of total maternal mortality) and contribute to significant morbidity among women, especially in under-resourced settings. The determinants of unsafe abortion include restrictive abortion legislation, lack of female empowerment, poor social support, inadequate contraceptive services and poor health-service infrastructure. Deaths from unsafe abortion are preventable by addressing the above determinants and by the provision of safe, accessible abortion care. This includes safe medical or surgical methods for termination of pregnancy and management of incomplete abortion by skilled personnel. The service must also include provision of emergency medical or surgical care in women with severe abortion complications. Developing appropriate services at the primary level of care with a functioning referral system and the inclusion of post abortion contraceptive care with counseling are essential facets of abortion care. |
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Authors:
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Susan R Fawcus |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2008-02-04 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology Volume: 22 ISSN: 1521-6934 ISO Abbreviation: Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol Publication Date: 2008 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-05-05 Completed Date: 2008-09-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101121582 Medline TA: Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 533-48 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Cape Town, South Africa. sfawcus@pqwc.gov.za |
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Abortion, Induced
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adverse effects,
mortality* Abortion, Legal / legislation & jurisprudence, mortality Adolescent Adult Contraception Female Humans Maternal Health Services / standards, supply & distribution Maternal Mortality Middle Aged Obstetric Labor Complications / mortality, prevention & control Pregnancy Pregnancy Trimester, First Pregnancy Trimester, Second Pregnancy, Unplanned Pregnancy, Unwanted Sepsis / mortality, prevention & control Sex Education |
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