Assessing Post-Abortion Care in Health Facilities in Afghanistan: A Cross-Sectional Study


 
Language:

English

Author:

Ansari N, et al.

Series/Journal Title:

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

Volume:

15

Issue:

6

Pages:

19

Description:

Complications of abortion are one of the leading causes of maternal mortality worldwide, along with hemorrhage, sepsis, and hypertensive diseases of pregnancy. In Afghanistan little data exist on the capacity of the health system to provide post-abortion care (PAC). This paper presents findings from a national emergency obstetric and neonatal care needs assessment related to PAC, with the aim of providing insight into the current situation and recommendations for improvement of PAC services. [from abstract]

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Geographic Focus

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