Prevalence of pregnancy termination and associated factors among married women in Papua New Guinea: A nationally representative cross-sectional survey
The findings highlight the role of sociodemographic and maternal factors in pregnancy termination among married women in PNG. Efforts aimed at reducing unplanned pregnancies and terminations should focus on comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education and improving easy access to contraceptives for married couples. Post-abortion care should also be integrated into the country's legal framework and added as an important component of existing sexual and reproductive health services.
Authors
- Glen Mola (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3673-3105)
- Paula Zebedee Aines (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9223-954X)
- McKenzie Maviso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5435-7054)
- John Bolnga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1214-9817)
- Gracelyn Potjepat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7424-5330)
- Nancy Geregl
Institutions
- University of Papua New Guinea (PG)
- Pacific Adventist University (PG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-09-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0309913
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.33