The cost of post-abortion care (PAC): a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the increasing trend of Postabortion Care (PAC) needs and provision, the evidence related to its cost is lacking. This study aims to review the costs of Postabortion Care (PAC) per patient at a national level.

Methods

A systematic review of literature related to PAC cost published in 1994 - October 2020 was performed. Electronic databases such as PubMed, Medline, The Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and PsycINFO were used to search the literature. Following the title and abstract screening, reporting quality was appraised using the Consolidates Health Economic Evaluation (CHEERS) checklist. PAC costs were extrapolated into US dollars ($US) and international dollars ($I), both in 2019.

Results

Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria. All studies reported

SUBMITTER: Sihaloho ED 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8953061 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature