Delays in seeking an abortion until the second trimester: a qualitative study in South Africa

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite changes to the South African abortion legislation in 1996, barriers to women accessing abortions still exist. Second trimester abortions, an inherently more risky procedure, continue to be 20% of all abortions. Understanding...

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Main Authors: Gabriel Mosotho, Orner Phyllis, Harries Jane, Mitchell Ellen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-09-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Online Access:http://www.reproductive-health-journal.com/content/4/1/7