Surgical and medical second trimester abortion in South Africa: A cross-sectional study

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Authors

Daniel Grossman · Ibis Reproductive Health

Deborah Constant · University of Cape Town

Naomi Lince-Deroche · Ibis Reproductive Health

Marijke Alblas · Research ICT Africa

Kelly Blanchard · Ibis Reproductive Health

Jane Harries · University of Cape Town

Abstract

As currently performed in South Africa, second trimester abortions by D&E were more effective than induction procedures, required shorter hospital stay, had fewer major immediate complications and were associated with shorter delays accessing care. Both services can be improved by implementing evidence-based protocols.

Topics & Keywords

Reproductive Health and Contraception Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Health Services Research

Volume 11, Issue 1, pp. 224-224

DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-11-224

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