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Visar resultat 16 - 20 av 33 avhandlingar innehållade orden Induced abortion.
16. Maternal outcome of pregnancy in Mozambique with special reference to abortion-related morbidity and mortality
Sammanfattning : In the capital city of one of the least developed countries, and using a hospital-based approach, the general aim was to characterise women who have undergone illegally and legally induced abortions, and to show the magnitude of both maternal mortality and abortion-related severe morbidity in adolescents and non-adolescents, in order to call the attention of decision-makers and health planners to this hazardous reality. Methods: In the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of the Hospital Central do Maputo, 103 women undergoing induced legal abortion (LA), 103 women with confirmed, recent illegal abortion (IA), and 100 antenatal clinic (AC) attendees were compared, in order to find characteristic features regarding level of education, habitation, household, employment and religious belief. LÄS MER
17. On fertility, responsibility and relationships : a study of young people's experiences of abortion in early pregnancy, and of the midwives’ experiences of caring in this context
Sammanfattning : The aim of this thesis is to achieve a deeper understanding of experiences of abortion in early pregnancy through illuminating the meaning both of the experiences of young people who seek to undergo an abortion, and of the midwives’ experiences of caring in this context. The aims of the four sub-studies were to illuminate the meaning of: – Young women’s experiences of being pregnant and of having decided on an abortion in early pregnancy (Sub-study I), – Young women’s experiences of having undergone an early abortion (Sub-study II), – Young men’s experiences of their girlfriends’ abortions in early pregnancy (Sub-study III), – Midwives’ experiences of tending young people who were seeking and undergoing abortion in early pregnancy (Sub-study IV). LÄS MER
18. Abortion, contraception and associated social stigma : consequences and solutions in a low-resource setting in western Kenya
Sammanfattning : Background: Complications of unsafe abortion is one of the top causes of maternal morbidity and mortality among women and adolescent girls globally. Stigmatising attitudes and behaviour seem to directly impact women’s and girls’ reproductive decision-making but are rarely explored. LÄS MER
19. Post abortion care in Uganda : improving access and quality of care through task sharing and exploring the perspectives of young women and healthcare providers
Sammanfattning : BACKGROUND. Unsafe abortions in Uganda continue to cause significant harm to women’s health and lives and pose a heavy burden on the health system. The consistent shortage and maldistribution of healthcare providers impede women’s access to sexual and reproductive healthcare including post abortion care. LÄS MER
20. Misoprostol : pharmacokinetics and effects on uterine contractility and cervical ripening in early pregnancy
Sammanfattning : Misoprostol is an orally active synthetic PGE1 analogue which has become an important drug in obstetric and gynaecological practice because of its uterotonic and cervical priming actions. It is safe, cheap, widely available and stable at room temperature. LÄS MER
