Prevalence estimation of self-managed abortion in Argentina: a web-based respondent-driven sampling study

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Authors

Amanda Cleeve · Karolinska University Hospital

Xin Lu · National University of Defense Technology

Stein Mart L. · National Institute for Public Health and the Environment

Mercedes Vila Ortiz · Karolinska Institutet

Antonella Lavelanet · World Health Organization

Anna Kågesten · Karolinska Institutet

Yannick B Helms

Abstract

A substantial proportion of women in Argentina with abortion experience have had an SMA outside the formal healthcare system, including post-legalisation. Our findings highlight the need to better address the preferences and needs of those facing unintended pregnancy and the potential of webRDS to study SMA.

Topics & Keywords

Reproductive Health and Contraception HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Global Maternal and Child Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health

DOI: 10.1136/bmjsrh-2025-203035

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