Abortion-related morbidity in six Latin American and Caribbean countries: findings of the WHO/HRP multi-country survey on abortion (MCS-A).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Abortion-related complications are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among women in many Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries. The objective of this study was to characterise abortion-related complication severity, describe the management of these complications and report women's experiences with abortion care in selected countries of the Americas region.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional study of 70 health facilities across six countries in the region. We collected data on women's characteristics including socio-demographics, obstetric history, clinical information, management procedures and using Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interviewing (ACASI) survey the experience of abortion care. Descriptive bivariate analysis was performed for women'

SUBMITTER: Romero M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8404437 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature