Quality of Information on Medication Abortion in Private Pharmacies: Results from a Mystery Client Study in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Pharmacies are important points of access and information for women seeking medication abortion. In the context of the Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC], where the legal conditions for abortion have expanded in recent years and now allow pharmacies to dispense medication abortion with a prescription, little is known about medication abortion counseling and care offered by pharmacy staff. The aim of this study was to explore the quality of information provided by pharmacy staff to customers seeking medication abortion in Kinshasa. Methodology: A cross-sectional study using the mystery client (MC) approach was conducted in 480 pharmacies between April and May 2023. Trained female (n = 9) and male (n = 3) investigators played the role of mystery clie

SUBMITTER: Ngondo DP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11899032 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature