Abortion safety in Ghana: does motivation matter?. BMC Public Health

Abstract: 

In Ghana, abortion is restricted except on a few legal grounds. About 11% of maternal deaths in Ghana are due to unsafe abortion. This study investigated the association between abortion motivation (the primary reason women sought abortion) and abortion safety.

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Author: 
Jalang Conteh
Maureen Lahiff
Ndola Prata
Publication date: 
December 16, 2025
Publication type: 
Journal Article