Women's self-reported experiences using misoprostol obtained from drug sellers: a prospective cohort study in Lagos State, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the safety and effectiveness of self-managed misoprostol abortions obtained outside of the formal health system in Lagos State, Nigeria.

Design

This was a prospective cohort study among women using misoprostol-containing medications purchased from drug sellers. Three telephone-administered surveys were conducted over 1 month.

Setting

Data were collected in 2018 in six local government areas in Lagos State.

Participants

Drug sellers attempted to recruit all women who purchased misoprostol-containing medication. To remain in the study, participants had to be female and aged 18-49, and had to have purchased the medication for the purpose of abortion. Of 501 women initially recruited, 446 were eligible for the full study, and 3

SUBMITTER: Stillman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7223139 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature