A Multicentric Cross-Sectional Study Investigating the Profile and Motivations of Women Seeking Unsafe Abortions in Yaoundé, Cameroon
Our study highlights the significant public health problem posed by unsafe abortions in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Single, nulliparous women and secondary school students are at heightened risk. These findings emphasize the urgent need for comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education, increased access to contraception, and safe abortion services targeting these groups.
Authors
- Ulrich Igor Mbessoh Kengne
- Joël Gabin Konlack Mekontso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7913-2927)
- Guy Loic Nguefang Tchoukeu
- Martin Tchoffo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4989-2751)
- Yves Alain Notue
- Fabrice Léo Tamhouo Nwabo
- Jeanne Hortence Fouedjio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9780-5056)
- Zacharie Sando (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0203-0310)
- Fabrice Ndzernyuy Dubila
- Joseph Yvan Bena Nnang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6002-3883)
Institutions
- Université de Yaoundé I (CM)
- University of Buea (CM)
- University of Rijeka (HR)
- Université des Montagnes (CM)
- Mengo Hospital (UG)
- Mesa Public Schools (US)
- CM Hospital (KR)
- Yaoundé Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital (CM)
- Bangued Christian Hospital (PH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-11-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.74732
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00