| Preventing unsafe abortion in Nigeria. | |
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PMID: 10214400 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This paper reviews pertinent literature and identifies research needs relating to unsafe abortion in Nigeria. The paper is organised into three sections. In the first part of the article, a conceptual framework for developing a research agenda to prevent unsafe abortion among Nigerian women is articulated. This section argues for a systematic research agenda that would allow a fuller understanding of the determinants of all segments of the induced abortion cycle. In the second section of the article, we offer a detailed description of the available research data as well as gaps in knowledge on unsafe abortion in Nigeria. In the final part of the paper, recommendations are made on priority areas of research that are capable of stemming the high rate of morbidity and mortality from unsafe abortion among Nigerian women. In particular, the paper recommends high quality, multidisciplinary formative and intervention research to foster an understanding of the determinants of abortion among Nigerian women. Such research should be geared toward providing accurate information to policy makers in a logical manner so as to enable them to generate appropriate policies for preventing unsafe abortion. |
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Authors:
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F Okonofua |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: African journal of reproductive health Volume: 1 ISSN: 1118-4841 ISO Abbreviation: Afr J Reprod Health Publication Date: 1997 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-05-06 Completed Date: 1999-05-06 Revised Date: 2006-12-08 |
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: 25-36 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Benin, Nigeria. |
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Abortion, Criminal
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prevention & control*,
psychology,
statistics & numerical data Family Planning Services / organization & administration* Female Health Policy Humans Morbidity Needs Assessment Nigeria / epidemiology Pregnancy Pregnancy, Unwanted Primary Prevention / methods* Research Risk Factors |
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