Who pays more? Exploring cost disparities in medication abortion access across socio-demographic groups in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medication abortion (MA) may be accessed covertly in private pharmacies and clinics due to abortion-related stigma. Stigmatization may lead to information asymmetry, resulting in price discrimination. The existing literature on abortion in Ghana has primarily focused on factors associated with abortion stigma. However, the potential variations in MA cost have not been explored. Thus, we aim to explore the potential disparities in MA cost based on women's socio-demographic status in Ghana.

Methods

We used data from a study that recruited women who accessed MA using mifepristone and misoprostol combination from selected private pharmacies and clinics in Ghana. The study employed a non-inferiority and prospective design, and women were recruited as they exited the se

SUBMITTER: Agula C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12090411 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature