Women's experiences with unplanned pregnancy and abortion in Kenya: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Safe and legal abortions are rarely practiced in the public health sector in Kenya, and rates of maternal mortality and morbidity from unsafe abortion is high. Little is known about women's experiences seeking and accessing abortion in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya.

Methods

Seven focus group discussions were conducted with a total of 71 women and girls recruited from an informal settlement in Nairobi. The interview guide explored participants' perceptions of unplanned pregnancy, abortion, and access to sexual and reproductive health information in their community. Thematic analysis of the focus group transcripts was conducted using MAX QDA Release 12.

Results

Participants described a variety of factors that influence women's experiences with aborti

SUBMITTER: Jayaweera RT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5784933 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature