National Estimates of Liberia’s 2021 Unintended Pregnancy and Induced Abortion

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Authors

Boniface Ayanbekongshie Ushie

Margaret Giorgio · Guttmacher Institute

Kenneth Juma · African Population and Health Research Center

Vekeh Donzo · Clinton Health Access Initiative

Jesse Philbin · Guttmacher Institute

Lily Lu · Clinton Health Access Initiative

Akinrinola Bankole · Guttmacher Institute

Abstract

Despite the legal restrictions on abortions, unintended pregnancy and induced abortion are common in Liberia. Increasing access to contraceptives, safe abortion care, and quality PAC will improve socioeconomic and health outcomes for women/girls in Liberia.

Topics & Keywords

Reproductive Health and Contraception Global Maternal and Child Health Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Women s Health

Volume Volume 18, pp. 1-9

DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s558100

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