Severity and management of postabortion complications among women in Zimbabwe, 2016: a cross-sectional study.
Mugove Gerald MadziyireChelsea B PolisTaylor RileyElizabeth A SullyOnikepe OwolabiTsungai ChipatoPublished in: BMJ open (2018)
Zimbabwean women experience considerable abortion-related morbidity, particularly young, rural or less educated women. Abortion-related morbidity and concomitant mortality could be reduced in Zimbabwe by liberalising the abortion law, providing PAC in primary health centres, and training nurses to use medical evacuation with misoprostol and MVA. Regular in-service training on PAC guidelines with follow-up audits are needed to ensure compliance and availability of equipment, supplies and trained staff.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- mental health
- pregnancy outcomes
- risk factors
- public health
- cervical cancer screening
- breast cancer risk
- physical activity
- south africa
- cardiovascular disease
- cardiovascular events
- hiv testing
- coronary artery disease
- health information
- clinical practice
- middle aged
- men who have sex with men
- body composition