Abortion-related morbidity and mortality in Sierra Leone: results from a 2021 cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unsafe abortion remains a significant driver of maternal morbidity and mortality. We aimed to assess the severity of abortion complications among post-abortion care (PAC) clients in Sierra Leone and factors associated with more severe complications.

Methods

We applied the Prospective Morbidity Survey (PMS) among PAC patients and their providers in 142 facilities in Sierra Leone between August and October 2021. We administered a total of 522 patient PMS surveys and 513 provider PMS surveys. To assess post-abortion complication severity, we utilized a five-level severity classification system ranging from mild to maternal death. We conducted bivariate and multivariable tests to assess factors associated with the severity of complications. Dependent variables include

SUBMITTER: Kung S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11934792 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature