Women's experiences and outcomes of abortion care in sub-Saharan countries: A mixed methods systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Abortion care experiences encompass various aspects, including women's decision-making capability, physical and emotional experiences, service provision, and post-abortion experiences. The lack of woman-centred and respectful abortion services, influenced by stigma and restrictive abortion laws in certain contexts, poses a public health concern. These challenges may lead to variations in women's experiences and care outcomes, potentially resulting in adverse physical, psychological, and emotional outcomes for individuals seeking abortions. Therefore, this systematic review aims to synthesise the available evidence on women's abortion care experiences and outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa published from 2010 onwards.

Methods

Eight databases including Medline, Embase

SUBMITTER: Wakgari N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11785265 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature