Abortion in Zimbabwe: A national study of the incidence of induced abortion, unintended pregnancy and post-abortion care in 2016.

Elizabeth A Sully Mugove Gerald MadziyireTaylor RileyAnn M MooreMarjorie CrowellMargaret Tambudzai NyandoroBernard MadzimaTsungai Chipato

Published in: PloS one (2018)

Zimbabwe has one of the lowest abortion rates in sub-Saharan Africa, likely due to high rates of contraceptive use. There are gaps in the health care system affecting the provision of quality PAC, potentially due to the prolonged economic crisis. These findings can inform and improve policies and programs addressing unsafe abortion and PAC in Zimbabwe.

Keyphrases

public health
quality improvement
palliative care
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pregnant women
pregnancy outcomes