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Reasons for delay in reaching healthcare with severe abortion-related morbidities: Qualitative results from women in the fragile context of Jigawa state, Nigeria (AMoCo)

Maternal near-miss events are a key measure of maternal health; abortion-related complications are one source of near-miss events. To understand the pathway to care of women with severe abortion-related events in a fragile context, we conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with women who obtained treatment at a referral hospital in Jigawa State, Nigeria, in 2020–2021

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High severity of abortion complications in fragile and conflict‑affected settings: a cross‑sectional study in two referral hospitals in sub‑Saharan Africa (AMoCo study)

Abortion-related complications are one of the five main causes of maternal mortality. However, research about abortion is very limited in fragile and conflict-affected settings. Our study aims to describe the magnitude and severity of abortion-related complications in two referral hospitals supported by Médecins Sans Frontières and located in such settings in northern Nigeria and Central African Republic (CAR).

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Knowledge and Practices Among Medical Abortion Seekers in Southeastern Nigeria

Nigeria has restrictive abortion laws; unsafe abortion and its complications are major public health challenges. Access to reproductive health services in Nigeria, including medical abortion, is poor. We determined the socio-demographic characteristics, patterns of abortion practices, and experiences of medical abortions among abortion seekers in southeastern Nigeria.

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A Muslim Sermon Guide for Mainstreaming Nigeria’s Violence Against Persons ProhibitionLaw into Faith Teachings

In Nigeria, a nation renowned for its rich cultural and religious diversity, fostering
unity and understanding among its Muslim communities is not only essential but a
sacred duty. In this spirit of unity and shared responsibility, we present to you a
sermon guide deeply rooted in the teachings of Christianity and Islam, carefully
woven into the fabric of Nigeria’s Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act.

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A Christian Sermon Guide for Mainstreaming Nigeria’s Violence Against Persons ProhibitionLaw into Faith Teachings

In Nigeria, a nation renowned for its rich cultural and religious diversity, fostering unity and understanding among its Christian communities is not only essential but a sacred duty. In this spirit of unity and shared responsibility, we present to you a sermon guide deeply rooted in the teachings of Christianity and Islam, carefully woven into the fabric of Nigeria’s Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act.

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2023 Impact Report

The document is an impact report from Ipas Nigeria Health Foundation detailing their efforts and achievements in advancing reproductive justice and comprehensive sexual reproductive health services in Nigeria during fiscal year 2023.

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2022 Impact Report

This document is an impact report from Ipas Nigeria Health Foundation detailing their efforts and achievements in advancing reproductive justice and comprehensive sexual reproductive health services in Nigeria during fiscal year 2022.

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