Community perception of abortion, women who abort and abortifacients in Kisumu and Nairobi counties, Kenya.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Abortion draws varied emotions based on individual and societal beliefs. Often, women known to have sought or those seeking abortion services experience stigma and social exclusion within their communities. Understanding community perception of abortion is critical in informing the design and delivery of interventions that reduce the gaps in access to safe abortion for women. OBJECTIVE:We explored community perceptions and beliefs relating to abortion, clients of abortion services, and abortifacients in Kenya. METHODS:We conducted focus group discussions (FGDs) and in-depth interviews (IDIs) in Kisumu and Nairobi counties in Kenya among a mix of adult men and women, pharmacists, nurses, and community health volunteers. RESULTS:Community perspectives around abortion were heteroge

SUBMITTER: Ushie BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6907763 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature