Multicountry research on comprehensive abortion policy implementation in Latin America: a mixed-methods study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Access to comprehensive abortion care could prevent the death of between 13 865 and 38 940 women and the associated morbidity of 5 million women worldwide. There have been some important improvements in Latin America in terms of laws and policies on abortion. However, the predominant environment is still restrictive, and many women, adolescents and girls still face multiple barriers to exercise their reproductive rights. This research will systematically assess comprehensive abortion policies in five Latin American countries (Argentina, Colombia, Honduras, Mexico and Uruguay). The aim is to identify barriers, facilitators and strategies to the implementation of abortion policies, looking at four key dimensions-regulatory framework, abortion policy dynamics, abortion se

SUBMITTER: Gialdini C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10806677 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature