Mixed-methods approach in evaluating safe abortion care services at public health facilities in North Shewa zone, central Ethiopia: a multicenter institutional cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Of the 55.7 million abortions that were performed globally, 25.1 million (45.1%) were not safe. Nearly 97% of these took place in developing countries. Approximately 71% of economically developed countries allow safe abortion care (SAC) services, whereas only 16% of developing countries permit it. In sub-Saharan Africa, 92% of mothers live in 43 countries where SAC services are restricted by law. Most Ethiopian women continue to self-terminate unwanted pregnancies in hazardous conditions. The aim of this evaluation was to assess input, care providers' compliance with national guidelines, and clients' satisfaction.

Methods

A multicenter cross-sectional study design with a mixed-methods approach was used. Seven public health facilities were randomly selected where 7

SUBMITTER: Tamire A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11258023 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature