Abortion Care Uptake Archives - Ipas Nigeria Health Foundation

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

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).

The Burden of Unsafe Abortion in Humanitarian Settings in Nigeria: A case study on the Incidence of Unsafe Abortion in Borno State

This mixed-methods study assesses abortion incidence and unsafe abortion burden in Borno State, Nigeria.

Correlates of individual-level abortion stigma among women seeking elective abortion in Nigeria

This study aimed to measure individual-level abortion stigma (ILAS) and determine its correlates among women receiving safe elective abortion services.

Development and validation of a perceived abortion self-efficacy scale: results from Bolivia, Nepal and Nigeria

The objective of this research was to develop and assess the validity of a scale to measure perceived abortion self-efficacy (PASE). Perceived abortion self-efficacy is defined as an individual’s perceived confidence in their ability to carry out the tasks necessary to end a pregnancy safely and successfully.

Perceptions, fears, and experiences of abortion clients in Nigeria

This qualitative study aimed to examine how abortion clients in Nigeria perceive abortion
and explore the role their beliefs and fears play in their care-seeking experiences and interactions
with providers.

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.