Induced abortion: a cross-sectional study on knowledge of and attitudes toward the new abortion law in Maputo and Quelimane cities, Mozambique

Induced abortion: a cross-sectional study on knowledge of and attitudes toward the new abortion law in Maputo and Quelimane cities, Mozambique

Abstract Background Maternal mortality, of which 6.7% is attributable to abortion complications, remains high in Mozambique. The objective of this paper is to assess the level of induced abortion at the community, as well as to assess awareness of and attitudes towards the new abortion law among wom...

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Main Authors: Mónica Frederico, Carlos Arnaldo, Peter Decat, Adelino Juga, Elizabeth Kemigisha, Olivier Degomme, Kristien Michielsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Induced abortion
Abortion legislation
Women
Maputo
Quelimane
Knowledge
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-020-00988-6

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