Exploring health care providers' experiences of and perceptions towards the use of misoprostol for management of second trimester incomplete abortion in Central Uganda.

Susan Atuhairwe Kristina Gemzell-DanielssonLynn AtuyambeJosaphat ByamugishaNazarius Mbona TumwesigyeClaudia Hanson

Published in: PloS one (2022)

Misoprostol is perceived as an ideal uterine evacuation method for second trimester post abortion care of uncomplicated patients and trained midwives are considered competent managing these patients in a health facility setting with a back-up of a doctor. Health care providers require institutional and policy environment support for improved service delivery.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
public health
primary care
physical activity
palliative care
patient reported outcomes
preterm birth
pain management