Contribution of obstetrics and gynecology societies in West and Central African countries to the prevention of unsafe abortion
Leke, R.J.I.
International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics 126 Suppl. 1: S17-S19
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0020-7292 PMID: 24731440 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2014.03.008Document Number: 625699
Unsafe abortion is a major public health issue in low-resource countries. In the countries of West and Central Africa, abortion-related maternal mortality rates are extremely high, the prevalence of modern contraceptive use is very low, and the unmet need for family planning is also high. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Initiative for the Prevention of Unsafe Abortion and its Consequences has contributed substantially toward increasing awareness of the problem of abortion, bringing abortion-related issues to the attention of the professional societies, individual gynecologists and obstetricians, Ministries of Health, healthcare providers, and to the community in general. The promotion of quality postabortion care including the use of manual vacuum aspiration, misoprostol, and postabortion contraception has greatly improved access to services; however, there is still a long way to go.
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