Experiences of women seeking post-abortion care services in a Regional Hospital in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Abortions remain one of the highest contributors to maternal deaths in Ghana. In 2003, a policy on post-abortion care was introduced to help reduce abortion-related mortality and morbidity. However, depending on the method of pregnancy termination; women encounter varying experiences. This study examines the experiences of women seeking post-abortion care services in a Regional Hospital in Ghana.

Materials and methods

In-depth interview technique was used to collect data from 20 purposively selected post-abortion care clients at the Volta Regional Hospital. Data were analysed manually using a qualitative content analysis technique.

Results

The study found that medical abortion was the main method of pregnancy termination used by women who participated in

SUBMITTER: Adde KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8057598 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature