Prevalence and factors associated with unsafe abortion among women in reproductive age attending Remera Rukoma Hospital, Rwanda
This study revealed unsafe abortion as a significant health concern among women of reproductive age, with over one-third of participants reporting unsafe abortions. Early marriage before 18 years, multiple sexual partners, and gender-based violence emerged as key factors associated with unsafe abortion practices. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach, community education, and targeted initiatives to combat gender-based violence and early marriage in Rwanda.
Authors
- Emile Ngabo
- Gloria Shumbusho
- Walter Nsengiyumva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0848-3479)
- Janvier Murayire (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8643-5645)
- Eric Mugabo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4801-2209)
- Zainab Ingabire
- Richard Mbazumutima
- Emile Sebera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2146-8695)
- Emile Twagirumukiza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2575-9932)
- Valens Bubanje
- Celestin Hagenimana
- Charles Nsanzabera
- Jean Felix Kinani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1417-8251)
- Flugence Rugengamanzi
- Jean Pierre Bikorimana
- Patrick Yves Niyonizera
- Prisca Uwumuryango
- Liliane Umurerwa
- Eric Kinara
- Jean Claude Niyonkuru
- Eric Iracyahari
- Egide Munyaneza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6363-2785)
Institutions
- International Gorilla Conservation Programme (RW)
- Mount Kenya University (KE)
- University of Kigali (RW)
- University of Rwanda (RW)
- Carnegie Mellon University Africa (RW)
- Rwanda Military Hospital (RW)
- University of Global Health Equity (RW)
- Catholic University of Kabgayi (RW)
- Rwanda Biomedical Center (RW)
- University Teaching Hospital of Butare (RW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Reproductive Health
- Published
- 2025-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-025-02212-w
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00