Assessment of Abortion Methods, Management, and Patient Satisfaction Among Women Seeking Safe Abortion Services in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unsafe abortion is a major contributor to maternal mortality in low- and middle-income countries. Despite the legalization of abortion and expanded access to services in Nepal, data on abortion practices and patient satisfaction remain limited.

Objective

This study aimed to assess abortion methods, their management, and patient satisfaction among women seeking safe abortion services at a tertiary care hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Design

A hospital-based cross-sectional study.

Methods

The study was conducted from December 2023 to May 2024 among 285 women aged ⩾18 years with gestational age of up to 12 weeks. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews and clinical records, followed by 7-day post-abortion assessment via in-person visits or pho

SUBMITTER: Thapa S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12743799 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature