Protocol for a scoping review of research on abortion in sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Unsafe abortion is a leading cause of maternal mortality, and access to safe abortion services remains a public health priority in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). A considerable amount of abortion research exists in the region; however, the spread of existing evidence is uneven such that some countries have an acute shortage of data with others over-researched. The imbalance reflects the complexities in prioritization among researchers, academics, and funders, and undeniably impedes effective policy and advocacy efforts. This scoping review aims to identify and map the landscape of abortion research in SSA, summarize existing knowledge, and pinpoint significant gaps, both substantive and geographic, requiring further investigation. This review will provide direction for futu

SUBMITTER: Juma K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8282029 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature