Individual and contextual factors associated with abortion among reproductive age women in sub-Saharan Africa: Insights from 24 recent demographic and health surveys
The study found that the pooled prevalence of abortion in Sub-Saharan Africa is 7%. Potential interventions include comprehensive sexual education to inform and empower women, increased access to modern contraceptives to reduce unintended pregnancies, improved healthcare services especially in rural areas, economic empowerment through education and employment opportunities, media campaigns to disseminate information and reduce stigma, and policy development to ensure safe and legal access to abortion services. These interventions aim to improve reproductive health outcomes and reduce unsafe abortions in SSA.
Authors
- Beminate Lemma Seifu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9278-6826)
- Tsion Mulat Tebeje (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2911-2095)
- Kusse Urmale Mare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8522-1504)
- Yordanos Sisay Asgedom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5226-1200)
- Bizunesh Fantahun Kase (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4667-4624)
- Kebede Gemeda Sabo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3024-9857)
- Abdu Hailu Shibeshi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6126-3272)
- Afework Alemu Lombebo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5862-2521)
- Zufan Alamrie Asmare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4003-207X)
- Bezawit Melak Fente (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9574-2299)
- Hiwot Altaye Asebe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3232-2066)
- Betel Zelalem Wubshet
Institutions
- Samara University (ET)
- Wolaita Sodo University (ET)
- Debre Tabor University (ET)
- Dilla University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315262
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.63