Search for dissertations about: "unsafe abortion"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words unsafe abortion.

  2. 1. Unsafe abortion in Tanzania : an empathetic approach to improve post-abortion quality of care

    Author : Vibeke Rasch; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Abortion; contraceptive acceptance; induced; longitudinal; magnitude; unsafe; Tanzania.;

    Abstract : Background: Unsafe abortion constitutes a major public health problem throughout the world, leading to high levels of maternal morbidity and mortality. To address the problem of unsafe abortion, there is need of reliable data that document the magnitude of the problem and describe the population at risk. READ MORE

  4. 2. Increasing access to medical abortion

    Author : Helena Kopp Kallner; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction. Unsafe abortion kills approximately 47000 women per year. However, women in high resource settings may also have difficulties in accessing safe abortion facilities due to high cost, a large number of visits required or difficulty in finding an abortion provider. READ MORE

  5. 3. Task shifting in the provision of medical abortion

    Author : Rebecca Gomperts; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: Unsafe abortion is one of the main causes of maternal mortality. Each year, approximately 21.6 million women worldwide still undergo an unsafe abortion resulting in an estimated 47000 deaths. Currently 39% of the population lives in countries with highly restrictive abortion laws. READ MORE

  6. 4. Simplifying medical abortion services in primary care settings in India

    Author : Kirti Iyengar; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Even in countries where abortion is legal, many women suffer mortality and morbidity from unsafe abortion. When faced with an unwanted pregnancy, women encounter many social, geographical, and health system level barriers in accessing safe abortion. READ MORE

  7. 5. Increasing access to abortion : perspectives on provider availability from different settings

    Author : Susanne Sjöström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Unsafe abortion is estimated to cause around 23000 maternal deaths yearly, most of those deaths are preventable by proper use of contraception and access to safe abortion. Barriers to access to safe abortion include legal frameworks, infrastructure and shortage of eligible and trained providers. READ MORE