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Frisendahl C, Looft-Trägårdh E, Cleeve A, Atuhairwe S, Larsson EC, Kakaire O, Kayiga H, Aronsson A, Kihara A, Temmerman M, Klingberg Allvin M, Byamugisha J, Gemzell Danielsson K. Two decades of research capacity strengthening and reciprocal learning on sexual and reproductive health in East Africa - a point of (no) return. Glob Health Action 2024; 17:2353957. [PMID: 38826144 PMCID: PMC11149584 DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2024.2353957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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As the world is facing challenges such as pandemics, climate change, conflicts, and changing political landscapes, the need to secure access to safe and high-quality abortion care is more urgent than ever. On 27th of June 2023, the Swedish government decided to cut funding resources available for developmental research, which has played a fundamental role in the advancement of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) globally, including abortion care. Withdrawal of this funding not only threatens the fulfilment of the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGS) - target 3.7 on ensuring universal access to SRHR and target 5 on gender equality - but also jeopardises two decades of research capacity strengthening. In this article, we describe how the partnerships that we have built over the course of two decades have amounted to numerous publications, doctoral graduates, and important advancements within the field of SRHR in East Africa and beyond.
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- Caroline Frisendahl
- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Wang X, Deng M, Zhu Y, Wu S, Mao Q, Wang H. Effectiveness of post-abortion care services to protect women's fertility in China: A systematic review with meta-analysis. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0304221. [PMID: 38857218 PMCID: PMC11164405 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0304221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of post-abortion care services in Chinese women who have undergone induced abortion. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted in five databases from January 2011 to June 2023 (PROSPERO registration CRD42023440458). Estimates of intervention effects were represented as relative risk (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) was used to evaluate the strength of recommendations. RESULTS The meta-analysis of 42 randomized controlled studies involving 70,126 participants indicated that post-abortion care services could significantly increase rate of effective contraceptive use (RR = 2.33, 95%CI = 1.80-3.00, 10 studies, GRADE (Medium)), reduce repeat abortion rate (RR = 0.26, 95%CI = 0.20-0.36, 19 studies, GRADE (High)), increase follow-up visit rate (RR = 1.37, 95%CI = 1.06-1.75, 5 studies, GRADE (Very low)) in one year after abortions, and improve patient satisfaction rate (RR = 1.37, 95%CI = 1.03-1.83, 9 studies, GRADE (High)). CONCLUSION Post-abortion care services could help increase the rate of continuation of post-abortion effective contraceptives, prevent repeat abortions, and promote female fertility. Exploring strategies for better provision of post-abortion services requires more high-quality research.
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- Xin Wang
- National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China
- Graduate School, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China
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- National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China
- Graduate School, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China
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- National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China
- Graduate School, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China
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- National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China
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- National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China
- Graduate School, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China
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- China University of Labor Relations, Beijing, China
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Shiferaw BM, Kokeb LN, Bantie GM, Workie HM. Post-abortion contraceptive utilization and associated factors among women who attended abortion services: A health facility cross-sectional study. SAGE Open Med 2024; 12:20503121231223617. [PMID: 38357403 PMCID: PMC10865936 DOI: 10.1177/20503121231223617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Background: Post-abortion contraceptive utilization prevents unintended pregnancies, reduces the number of abortions, and lowers the morbidity and mortality related to obstetric complications. It plays a central role in improving maternal health and reducing child mortality. However, many women are suffering from unintended pregnancy and its complications after abortion care. Hence, the main objective of this study was to determine the magnitude of post-abortion contraceptive utilization and its associated factors in Bahir Dar City. Methods: Health-facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Bahir Dar city health facilities from April 1 to May 30, 2018. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select 354 eligible study participants. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data entry was done using Epi Data version 3.7 software and analyzed by SPSS v23 software. Descriptive statistics were done based on the nature of the data. A simple logistic regression model was used to identify the association and strength of exploratory variables and the outcome variables. Associations were announced at a 95% confidence interval and p-value <0.05 with adjusted odds ratio. Model fitness was checked by the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of fit test for logistic regression. Results: In this study, 348 aborted participants were involved with a mean age of 24.37 (±5.73) years. About 40% of the participants were not currently married and 12.9% were unable to read and write. The magnitude of post-abortion contraceptive utilization was 65.8%. The number of alive children (adjusted odds ratio: 7.0, 95% confidence interval: 1.54, 31.95), lower income (adjusted odds ratio: 0.14, 95% confidence interval: 0.03, 0.60), and (adjusted odds ratio: 0.11, 95% confidence interval: 0.02, 0.46), primary school education (adjusted odds ratio: 0.18, 95% confidence interval: 0.03, 0.97), and currently unemployed (adjusted odds ratio: 0.23, 95% confidence interval: 0.06, 0.85) were significantly associated with the post-abortion contraceptive utilization. Conclusion: The level of post-abortion contraceptive utilization is low as per the national plan. The number of alive children, lower income, lower education, and currently unemployed were the identified factors affecting post-abortion contraceptive utilization. Therefore, a collaborative effort is needed among stakeholders to increase the utilization and avoid factors that prevent the utilization of post-abortion contraceptive utilization.
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- Amhara National Regional State Public Health Institute, Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia
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Atuhairwe S, Hanson C, Tumwesigye NM, Gemzell-Danielsson K, Byamugisha J. Second trimester post-abortion family planning uptake and associated factors in 14 public health facilities in Central Uganda: a cross-sectional study. Contracept Reprod Med 2023; 8:4. [PMID: 36639699 PMCID: PMC9840296 DOI: 10.1186/s40834-022-00199-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Post-abortion family planning counselling and provision are known high impact practices preventing unintended pregnancies. Little is known, however, about specific needs in the second trimester. Our study aims to assess post-abortion family planning uptake and its associated factors among women with second-trimester incomplete abortion. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 1191 women with incomplete second trimester abortion that received treatment at 14 comprehensive emergency obstetric care public health facilities in central Uganda from August 2018 to November 2021. We computed the post-abortion uptake of family planning within 2 weeks of treatment, described the types of methods accepted, and the reasons for declining family planning. We described the socio-demographic, reproductive, abortion-related, and health facility characteristics. We used mixed effects generalized linear models to obtain percentage differences for factors independently associated with post-abortion family planning uptake. RESULTS Second-trimester post-abortion family planning uptake was 65.6%. Implants (37.5%) and progestin only injectables (36.5%) were the commonly chosen methods; natural (0.1%), permanent (0.8%), and condoms (4%) were the least chosen methods. 45.2% of the women who declined family planning desired another pregnancy soon. Women whose spouses were aware of the pregnancy or had planned pregnancy had 11% (- 10.5, 95% CI - 17.1 to - 3.8) and 12% (- 11.7, 95% CI - 19.0 to - 4.4) less uptake compared to women whose spouses were not aware of the pregnancy or those with unplanned pregnancies respectively. Uptake was 8% (- 7.8, 95% CI - 12.6% to - 3.0%) lower among Islamic women compared to Anglicans. Women who received post-abortion family planning counselling or had more than four live births had 59% (59.4, 95% CI 42.1 to 76.7) and 13% (13.4, 95% CI 4.0 to 22.8%) higher uptake compared to women who did not receive counselling or women with no live births, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The uptake of second-trimester post-abortion family planning in Uganda was higher than previous estimates. Post-abortion family planning counselling, grand multiparity, and the need to avoid an unplanned pregnancy enhance post-abortion family planning uptake in the second trimester. Ministry of Health should strengthen post-abortion family planning counselling, especially couple counselling; at all health facilities in the country and also ensure an adequate and accessible supply of a wide contraceptive method mix.
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- Susan Atuhairwe
- grid.11194.3c0000 0004 0620 0548Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda ,Department of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
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- grid.465198.7Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden ,grid.8991.90000 0004 0425 469XDepartment of Disease Control, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- grid.11194.3c0000 0004 0620 0548Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- grid.24381.3c0000 0000 9241 5705Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet, and the WHO collaborating centre, Karolinska University Hospital, 17176 Stockholm, Sweden
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- grid.11194.3c0000 0004 0620 0548Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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Simmelink AM, Gichuki CM, Ampt FH, Manguro G, Lim MSC, Agius P, Hellard M, Jaoko W, Stoové MA, L'Engle K, Temmerman M, Gichangi P, Luchters S. Assessment of the lifetime prevalence and incidence of induced abortion and correlates among female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya: a secondary cohort analysis. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e053218. [PMID: 36207033 PMCID: PMC9557798 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Prevalence of lifetime-induced abortion in female sex workers (FSWs) in Kenya was previously estimated between 43% and 86%. Our analysis aimed at assessing lifetime prevalence and correlates, and incidence and predictors of induced abortions among FSWs in Kenya. METHODS This is a secondary prospective cohort analysis using data collected as part of the WHISPER or SHOUT cluster-randomised trial in Mombasa, assessing effectiveness of an SMS-intervention to reduce incidence of unintended pregnancy. Eligible participants were current FSWs, 16-34 years and not pregnant or planning pregnancy. Baseline data on self-reported lifetime abortion, correlates and predictors were collected between September 2016 and May 2017. Abortion incidence was measured at 6-month and 12-month follow-up. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to assess correlates of lifetime abortion and discrete-time survival analysis was used to assess predictors of abortions during follow-up. RESULTS Among 866 eligible participants, lifetime abortion prevalence was 11.9%, while lifetime unintended pregnancy prevalence was 51.2%. Correlates of lifetime abortions were currently not using a highly effective contraceptive (adjusted OR (AOR)=1.76 (95% CI=1.11 to 2.79), p=0.017) and having ever-experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) (AOR=2.61 (95% CI=1.35 to 5.06), p=0.005). Incidence of unintended pregnancy and induced abortion were 15.5 and 3.9 per 100 women-years, respectively. No statistically significant associations were found between hazard of abortion and age, sex work duration, partner status, contraceptive use and IPV experience. CONCLUSION Although experience of unintended pregnancy remains high, lifetime prevalence of abortion may have decreased among FSW in Kenya. Addressing IPV could further decrease induced abortions in this population. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ACTRN12616000852459.
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- Department of Population Health, The Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
- International Centre for Reproductive Health Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- International Centre for Reproductive Health Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Doherty Institute and School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Health Professions, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- International Centre for Reproductive Health Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, Gent, Belgium
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- International Centre for Reproductive Health Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, Gent, Belgium
- Technical University of Mombasa, Mombasa, Kenya
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, Gent, Belgium
- Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Research (CeSHHAR), Harare, Zimbabwe
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), Liverpool, UK
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Magalona S, Byrne M, OlaOlorun FM, Mosso R, Omoluabi E, Moreau C, Bell SO. Contraceptive Use Before and After Abortion: A Cross-Sectional Study from Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire. Stud Fam Plann 2022; 53:433-453. [PMID: 35856923 PMCID: PMC9545736 DOI: 10.1111/sifp.12208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Post‐abortion contraception enables women to effectively manage their fertility to prevent unintended pregnancies. Using data from population‐based surveys of women aged 15–49 in Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire, we examined contraceptive dynamics immediately before and after an abortion and examined factors associated with these changes using multivariable logistic regressions. Covariates included sociodemographic characteristics, abortion source, post‐abortion contraceptive communication (wanting to and actually talking to someone about contraception after abortion), and perceived contraceptive autonomy. We observed higher contraceptive use after abortion than before abortion. In Nigeria, wanting to talk to someone about contraception post‐abortion was associated with increased adoption and decreased discontinuation, whereas talking to someone about contraception post‐abortion was associated with increased adoption. Obtaining care from a clinical abortion source was associated with increased adoption and decreased discontinuation. Both post‐abortion contraceptive communication variables were associated with post‐abortion contraceptive use in both countries, whereas clinical source was only associated with post‐abortion contraceptive use in Nigeria. Our findings suggest that ensuring that women have access to safe abortion as part of the formal health care system and receive comprehensive, high‐quality post‐abortion care services that include contraceptive counseling enables them to make informed decisions about their fertility that align with their reproductive goals.
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- Sophia Magalona
- Sophia Magalona is a PhD student, Meagan Byrne is PMA Survey Operations Lead, Caroline Moreau is Associate Professor, and Suzanne O. Bell is Assistant Professor, Department of Population Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Sophia Magalona is a PhD student, Meagan Byrne is PMA Survey Operations Lead, Caroline Moreau is Associate Professor, and Suzanne O. Bell is Assistant Professor, Department of Population Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Funmilola M. OlaOlorun is Senior Lecturer, Department of Community Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Rosine Mosso is Lecturer and Researcher, École Nationale Supérieure de Statistique et d'Économie Appliquée, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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- Elizabeth Omoluabi is Managing Director, Centre for Research, Evaluation Resources and Development, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Sophia Magalona is a PhD student, Meagan Byrne is PMA Survey Operations Lead, Caroline Moreau is Associate Professor, and Suzanne O. Bell is Assistant Professor, Department of Population Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.,Caroline Moreau is Epidemiologist, CESP Centre for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health, INSERM (Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale), Villejuif, France
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- Sophia Magalona is a PhD student, Meagan Byrne is PMA Survey Operations Lead, Caroline Moreau is Associate Professor, and Suzanne O. Bell is Assistant Professor, Department of Population Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Wake GE, Fitie GW, Tizazu MA. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Post-Abortion Contraceptive Utilization and Associated Factors in Ethiopia. Front Public Health 2022; 10:883710. [PMID: 35669760 PMCID: PMC9163437 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.883710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Post-abortion contraceptive utilization is the initiation and use of family planning methods at the time of management of abortion or before fertility returns. A significant discrepancy was reported regarding the prevalence and its associated factors of post-abortion contraceptive utilization in Ethiopia. So, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of post-abortion contraceptive utilization and its associated factors in Ethiopia. Methods Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guideline was used. The databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Cochrane library, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, and additional searches by using direct Google search, libraries, and preprint were searched. Joanna Briggs Institute Meta-Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument (JBI-MAStARI) was used for critical appraisal. Results A total of 17 studies with 13,075 individuals were included. Of these, 14 studies with 5,719 individuals were used to estimate the prevalence. The pooled prevalence of post-abortion contraceptive utilization in Ethiopia was 63.64% (95% CI: 57.75–69.53). The subgroup analysis reported the highest prevalence of post-abortion contraceptive utilization in a study conducted in Addis Ababa (77.40%), a study published in 2015–2021 (66.15%), and among studies with a sample size >400 (66.84%). The pooled odds ratio (OR) of post-abortion contraceptive utilization for the mothers who had post-abortion family planning counseling was 4.15 (95% CI = 1.30, 13.2), and history of family planning utilization was 4.28 (95% CI = 2.66, 6.89). Conclusions The pooled prevalence of utilization of post-abortion contraceptives in this meta-analysis remains low. Post-abortion family planning counseling and the history of the utilization of modern family planning methods were significantly associated with the practice of post-abortion contraceptives. The Ministry of Health should encourage post-abortion family planning utilization, making more efforts on post-abortion contraceptive counseling. Health facilities should work hard to strengthen the family planning counseling service, especially focusing on those who had no previous family planning utilization.
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Mbehero F, Momanyi R, Hesel K. Facilitating Uptake of Post-abortion Contraception for Young People in Kenya. Front Glob Womens Health 2022; 2:733957. [PMID: 35128527 PMCID: PMC8810546 DOI: 10.3389/fgwh.2021.733957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Globally, maternal mortality is unacceptably high, and unsafe abortion is the most easily preventable cause of maternal death. Post-abortion contraception, recognized as a High Impact Practice in Family Planning, can reduce rates of unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortion and ultimately save lives. Implementation of this, however, is limited, especially for young people. This case study documents strategies, results, and lessons learned from Planned Parenthood Global's project in South West Kenya, which improved access to and provision of comprehensive abortion care, including safe abortion, post-abortion care and post-abortion contraception, at 80 public and private health facilities. By prioritizing training and mentorship of mid-level providers on both medical and surgical abortion care, post-abortion contraception and youth friendly services, in addition to community engagement and referrals, this intervention removes common barriers to care for women and young people. Eighty-five percent of abortion care clients served by the project accepted same-day contraception, with the vast majority-including 90% of clients aged 24 and under-choosing long-acting reversible contraception. The Closing the Gap project was funded by an anonymous donor.
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- Faith Mbehero
- Clinical Quality of Care Consultant: Planned Parenthood Global, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Program Learning Officer, Planned Parenthood Global, Africa Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Director of Program Learning and Impact, Planned Parenthood Global, New York, NY, United States
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Asubiojo B, Ng’wamkai PE, Shayo BC, Mwangi R, Mahande MJ, Msuya SE, Maro E. Predictors and Barriers to Post Abortion Family Planning Uptake in Hai District, Northern Tanzania: A Mixed Methods Study. East Afr Health Res J 2021; 5:182-192. [PMID: 35036846 PMCID: PMC8751482 DOI: 10.24248/eahrj.v5i2.671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Post Abortion Care (PAC) encompassing family planning counselling and contraception provision is a key strategy to reducing maternal morbidity and mortality especially in countries with restrictive abortion laws. Various factors affect the uptake of PAC modern family Planning (FP) in different settings. This study aimed at determining the prevalence, assessment of factors and barriers to PAC modern FP uptake in Hai district, Northern Tanzania. METHODS A mixed-methods study was conducted using an explanatory sequential design. Exit interviews using questionnaires was conducted among 189 women. In-depth interviews were conducted with 26 healthcare providers (HCPs) and 28 women who received PAC in Hai district hospital, Machame hospital and Moshi Specialists health centre in Hai district. Quantitative data was analysed using a Statistical Package for Social Science (IMB SPSS Statistics for Windows version 20.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, Ill., USA)). Bivariate and multivariable analyses were applied to estimate the predictors of uptake of PAC modern FP. Thematic content analysis was employed to explore barriers to uptake of post-abortion modern family planning. RESULTS The prevalence of uptake of modern family planning following PAC was 59/189(31.2%). 56% of the 189 women who received PAC did not receive counselling services on family planning. Marital status and partner's support were predictors of PAC modern family planning uptake (p=.007 vs. p= <.05, respectively).Misinformation and misconception about modern contraceptives, lack of knowledge and fear of side effects were reported to be the major barriers to uptake of post-abortion family planning. Most women reported to have not received comprehensive family planning information from the HCPs. On the other hand, HCPs perceived their poor counselling skills as the barrier to post-abortion family planning uptake. This study observed poor coordination of PAC services within each visited facility and this was linked to women leaving the facility without family planning counselling and/or contraceptives provision. CONCLUSION Suboptimal modern family planning counselling during PAC contributes to the low uptake of contraceptives methods in this setting. Strategies are needed to improve PAC modern family planning services uptake. Strategies such as; provision of counselling skills to HCPs with comprehensive information targeting local contextual misconception and promoting PAC provision as a one-stop service.
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- Benjamin Asubiojo
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi Tanzania
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Moshi, Tanzania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi Tanzania
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Moshi, Tanzania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi Tanzania
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Moshi, Tanzania
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- Department of Behavioural and Social Science, Institute of Public Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Moshi, Tanzania
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Moshi, Tanzania
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Moshi, Tanzania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi Tanzania
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Moshi, Tanzania
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Qureshi Z, Jamner A, Filippi V, Gwako G, Osoti A, Mehrtash H, Baguiya A, Bello FA, Compaore R, Gadama L, Kim CR, Msusa AT, Tunçalp Ӧ, Calvert C. Level and determinants of contraceptive uptake among women attending facilities with abortion-related complications in East and Southern Africa. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2021; 156 Suppl 1:27-35. [PMID: 34676892 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.13898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the level and determinants of nonreceipt of contraception among women admitted to facilities with abortion-related complications in East and Southern Africa. METHODS Cross-sectional data from Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Uganda collected as part of the World Health Organization (WHO) Multi-Country Survey on Abortion-related morbidity. Medical record review and the audio computer-assisted self-interviewing system were used to collect information on women's demographic and clinical characteristics and their experience of care. The percentage of women who did not receive a contraceptive was estimated and the methods of choice for different types of contraceptives were identified. Potential determinants of nonreceipt of contraception were grouped into three categories: sociodemographic, clinical, and service-related characteristics. Generalized estimating equations were used to identify the determinants of nonreceipt of a contraceptive following a hierarchical approach. RESULTS A total of 1190 women with abortion-related complications were included in the analysis, of which 33.9% (n = 403) did not receive a contraceptive. We found evidence that urban location of facility, no previous pregnancy, and not receiving contraceptive counselling were risk factors for nonreceipt of a contraceptive. Women from nonurban areas were less likely not to receive a contraceptive than those in urban areas (AOR 0.52; 95% CI, 0.30-0.91). Compared with women who had a previous pregnancy, women who had no previous pregnancy were 60% more likely to not receive a contraceptive (95% CI, 1.14-2.24). Women who did not receive contraceptive counselling were over four times more likely to not receive a contraceptive (AOR 4.01; 95% CI, 2.88-5.59). CONCLUSION Many women leave postabortion care having not received contraceptive counselling and without a contraceptive method. There is a clear need to ensure all women receive high-quality contraceptive information and counselling at the facility to increase contraceptive acceptance and informed decision-making.
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- Zahida Qureshi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Independent Researcher, New York City, New York, USA
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- Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP), Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Institut de Recherche en Science de la Santé, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.,Institut Africain de Santé Publique, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Institut de Recherche en Science de la Santé, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.,Institut Africain de Santé Publique, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi
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- UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP), Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Centre for Reproductive Health, College of Medicine, University of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi
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- UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP), Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Centre for Global Health, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Bizuneh AD, Azeze GG. Post-abortion family planning use, method preference, and its determinant factors in Eastern Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Syst Rev 2021; 10:172. [PMID: 34108044 PMCID: PMC8191110 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-021-01731-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Utilization of post-abortion family planning is very critical to reduce high levels of unintended pregnancy, which is the root cause of induced abortion. In Eastern Africa, it is estimated that as many as 95% of unintended pregnancies occurred among women who do not practice contraception at all. Therefore, this meta-analysis aimed to assess post-abortion family planning utilization and its determinant factors in Eastern Africa. METHODS Published papers from Scopus, HINARI, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science electronic databases and grey literature repository were searched from database inception to January 30, 2020, with no restriction by design and date of publishing. We screened records, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias in duplicate. Cochrane I2 statistics were used to check the heterogeneity of the studies. Publication bias was assessed by Egger and Biggs test with a funnel plot. A random-effects model was calculated to estimate the pooled prevalence of post-abortion family planning utilization. RESULTS A total of twenty-nine cross-sectional studies with 70,037 study participants were included. The overall pooled prevalence of post-abortion family planning utilization was 67.86% (95% CI 63.59-72.12). The most widely utilized post-abortion family methods were injectable 33.23% (95% CI 22.12-44.34), followed by implants 24.71% (95% CI 13.53-35.89) and oral contraceptive pills 23.42% (95% CI 19.95-26.89). Married marital status (AOR=3.20; 95% CI 2.02-5.05), multiparity (AOR=3.84; 95% CI 1.43-10.33), having a history of abortion (AOR=2.33; 95% CI 1.44-3.75), getting counselling on post-abortion family planning (AOR=4.63; 95% CI 3.27-6.56), and ever use of contraceptives (AOR=4.63; 95% CI 2.27-5.21) were factors associated with post-abortion family planning utilization in Eastern Africa. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed that the marital status of the women, multiparity, having a history of abortion, getting counselling on post-abortion family planning, and ever used contraceptives were found to be significantly associated with post-abortion family planning utilization.
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- Asmamaw Demis Bizuneh
- School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, P.O.Box: 400, Woldia, Ethiopia.
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- School of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, P.O.Box: 400, Woldia, Ethiopia
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Heffron R, Casmir E, Aswani L, Ngure K, Kwach B, Ogello V, Kiptinness C, Ambiyo F, Wairimu N, Ossome E, Machafu H, Zia Y, Thomas D, Scoville C, Barker T, Bukusi E, Mugo N. HIV risk and pre-exposure prophylaxis interest among women seeking post-abortion care in Kenya: a cross-sectional study. J Int AIDS Soc 2021; 24:e25703. [PMID: 33973355 PMCID: PMC8110894 DOI: 10.1002/jia2.25703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Post-abortion clinics located in regions with high HIV burden may ideal locations to integrate counselling and delivery of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), aligning with normative goals for integrated delivery of HIV and reproductive health care. The objective of this study was to gauge the degree to which Kenyan women seeking care for a pregnancy loss, including induced abortion, are at risk for HIV and whether women would welcome an introduction to PrEP prior to discharge from post-abortion care. METHODS We conducted a mixed-methods study from August 2019 to February 2020 with women ages 15 to 30 recruited sequentially as they were accessing post-abortion care at public and private facilities in Thika and Kisumu, Kenya. Data collection was through a cross-sectional survey and laboratory testing for common sexually transmitted infections (N = 200), and in-depth interviews (N = 30). Descriptive statistics summarize PrEP knowledge and referrals and a multivariable log-link binomial model estimated correlates of receiving a referral for PrEP. Qualitative data were analysed using inductive and deductive approaches. RESULTS Among 200 HIV-negative women (median age 21.0, interquartile range 19.0 to 22.0), the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis was 18.2% and Neisseria gonorrhoeae was 2.0%. Half of the women scored ≥5 on a validated tool that would correspond to an expected HIV incidence of 9.5% per year. Approximately half (55.8%) of women were familiar with PrEP prior to the study and 33.3% received a referral from study staff to a clinic offering PrEP. In qualitative interviews, women expressed interest in accessing PrEP from the gynaecology ward that provided post-abortion care but they preferred alternative locations for PrEP refills. CONCLUSIONS Kenyan women accessing post-abortion care have substantial HIV risk and were favourable about the idea of receiving support to initiate PrEP as part of care offered during post-abortion care. These settings can be integrated into national PrEP programmes as locations providing PrEP referrals and initiation.
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- Renee Heffron
- Department of Global HealthUniversity of WashingtonSeattleUSA
- Department of EpidemiologyUniversity of WashingtonSeattleWAUSA
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- Partners in Health and Research DevelopmentThikaKenya
- Center for Clinical ResearchKenya Medical Research InstituteNairobiKenya
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- Center for Microbiology ResearchKenya Medical Research InstituteNairobiKenya
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- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and TechnologyNairobiKenya
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- Center for Microbiology ResearchKenya Medical Research InstituteNairobiKenya
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- Center for Microbiology ResearchKenya Medical Research InstituteNairobiKenya
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- Partners in Health and Research DevelopmentThikaKenya
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- Partners in Health and Research DevelopmentThikaKenya
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- Center for Microbiology ResearchKenya Medical Research InstituteNairobiKenya
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- Center for Microbiology ResearchKenya Medical Research InstituteNairobiKenya
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- Department of Global HealthUniversity of WashingtonSeattleUSA
- Department of EpidemiologyUniversity of WashingtonSeattleWAUSA
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- Department of Global HealthUniversity of WashingtonSeattleUSA
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- Department of Global HealthUniversity of WashingtonSeattleUSA
- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of WashingtonSeattleUSA
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- Department of Global HealthUniversity of WashingtonSeattleUSA
- Partners in Health and Research DevelopmentThikaKenya
- Center for Clinical ResearchKenya Medical Research InstituteNairobiKenya
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Charurat E, Kennedy S, Qomariyah S, Schuster A, Christofield M, Breithaupt L, Kariuki E, Muthamia M, Kabue M, Omanga E, Stekelenburg J. Study protocol for Post Pregnancy Family Planning Choices, an operations research study examining the effectiveness of interventions in the public and private sectors in Indonesia and Kenya. Gates Open Res 2021; 4:89. [PMID: 33693315 PMCID: PMC7919138 DOI: 10.12688/gatesopenres.13147.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Global evidence suggests many postpartum and postabortion women have an unmet need for family planning (FP) after delivery or receiving care following loss of a pregnancy. Post Pregnancy Family Planning Choices, an operations research study, aims to examine the effectiveness of a package of postpregnancy FP interventions, inclusive of postpartum and postabortion FP. The interventions are being implemented in selected public and private facilities in Indonesia and Kenya and focus on quality FP counseling and service provision prior to discharge. This manuscript presents the study protocol, documenting how the study team intends to determine key factors that influence uptake of postpregnancy FP. Methods: This is a multi-country, quasi-experimental three-year operations research study in Brebes and Batang Districts of Indonesia and Meru and Kilifi Counties of Kenya. Quantitative and qualitative data is collected longitudinally through interviews and health facility assessments at multiple time points. Data is gathered from 22 health facilities; 8,796 antenatal, postpartum, and postabortion clients; and key informants at national, subnational, facility, and community levels. Quantitative study data is collected and managed using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture). Once data are thoroughly cleaned and reviewed, regression models and multilevel analyses will explore quantitative data. Qualitative study data is collected using audio recordings and transcribed to Microsoft Word, then analyzed using ATLAS.ti. Qualitative datasets will be analyzed using grounded theory methods. Discussion: The ultimate goals of the study are to generate and disseminate actionable evidence of positive drivers, barriers, and activities that do not yield results with regard to increasing postpregnancy FP programmatic activities, and to institutionalize postpregnancy FP in the public and private sectors in Indonesia and Kenya. We hope these learnings and experience will contribute to global efforts to advance and scale up postpregnancy FP in similar settings beyond these two countries. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov
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Muchie A, Getahun FA, Bekele YA, Samual T, Shibabaw T. Magnitudes of post-abortion family planning utilization and associated factors among women who seek abortion service in Bahir Dar Town health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia, facility-based cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0244808. [PMID: 33471864 PMCID: PMC7817005 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Globally an estimated 55.9 million abortions occur each year. The majority of abortions occur due to unintended pregnancies, which is a result of the non-use of family planning methods. World health organization recommends all clients to utilize modern contraceptive methods after any abortion procedure. However, post-abortion family planning utilization is still low in Ethiopia including the study area. Therefore, this study was expected to determine the utilization of post-abortion family planning and associated factors in Bahir Dar city health facilities in Northwest Ethiopia. METHOD Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among 408 women from March 1 to April 30, 2019. Data were collected through face-to-face interview using a structured and pre-tested questionnaire. Systematic random sampling was used to select the study participants. Data were cleaned, coded, and entered into epi data and exported to SPSS for further analysis. Both bivariable and multivariable logistic regression were employed. Those variables that had a p-value of less than 0.2 during the bivariate analysis were retained for the multivariable analysis. P-value and confidence interval were used to measure the level of significance on multi-variable analysis and those variables whose P-value, less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. RESULTS The finding of this study showed that the magnitude of post-abortion family planning (PAFP) utilization was 61% with 95% CI (55, 65). Secondary education level(AOR, 4.58; 95% CI (1.96, 10.69)), certificate and above education level (AOR, 3.06; 95% CI (1.32, 7.08)), Manual Vacuum Aspiration(MVA) (AOR, 7.05; 95% CI (2.94, 16.90)), both medication and Manual Vacuum Aspiration (AOR, 5.34; 95% CI (2.56, 11.13)) and received Post Abortion Family Planning (PAFP) counseling (AOR, 5.99; 95% CI (3.23, 11.18)) were significantly associated with PAFP utilization. CONCLUSION Post-abortion family planning utilization in Bahir Dar health facilities was low compared with the national figure. Secondary and above educational level, respondents who were managed by Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA), both Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) and medication and receiving Post Abortion Family Planning (PAFP) counseling were predictors of post-abortion family planning service utilization.
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- Department of Reproductive Health and Population Studies, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Environmental Health, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Environmental Health, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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Salifu MG, Mohammed K. Prevalence and Predictors of Contraceptives Use among Women Aged (15-49 years) with Induced Abortion History in Ghana. Adv Prev Med 2020; 2020:2630905. [PMID: 32908708 PMCID: PMC7474737 DOI: 10.1155/2020/2630905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The incidence of abortion in Ghana ranges from 27 per 1000 to 61 per 1000 women, causing gynecological complications and maternal mortality. The use of modern contraceptives and its associated factors among women aged 15-49 years have been documented. However, utilization of modern contraceptives specifically among women with induced abortion history is underreported. This study therefore aimed at determining the proportion and identifying predictors of contraceptives use in this underreported population. METHODS This study used secondary data from the 2017 Ghana Maternal Health Survey (GMHS) for the analysis. The analysis is on a weighted sample of 3,039 women aged (15-49 years) with a history of induced abortion. Both descriptive and inferential methods were employed. The chi-square test, univariate and multivariate logistic regression techniques were used to assess statistical associations between the outcome variable and the predictors. Statistical significance was set at 95% confidence interval and p values ≤0.05. RESULTS Out of the 3,039 participants, 37% (95% CI: 34.6, 38.84) used contraceptives. We identified women' age, union, place of residence, knowledge of fertile period, total pregnancy outcomes, and region as strong significant (95% CI, p ≤ 0.05) predictors of post induced abortion contraceptives use. CONCLUSION Contraceptives use among this vulnerable population is low. Therefore, there is a need to provide widespread access to postabortion contraception services and enhance efforts to efficiently integrate safe abortion practices law into health services in Ghana.
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- Department of Geography, Western University, 1151 Richmond Street, N6A 3K7, London, Ontario, Canada
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Wang H, Liu Y, Xiong R. Factors associated with seeking post-abortion care among women in Guangzhou, China. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2020; 20:120. [PMID: 32522197 PMCID: PMC7288524 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-020-00980-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background In China, the vast majority of induced abortions are performed in public hospitals. However, post-abortion care (PAC) services are provided through the national network of family planning clinics, which are independent of the health care system. The integration of PAC services into abortion clinics in public hospitals is a new concept. This study aimed to assess PAC utilization among abortion patients, and identify the possible factors associated with PAC uptake in Guangzhou, China. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 431 women aged 15–43 years in Tianhe district of Guangzhou, China from June to September 2018. We estimated multivariate logistic regression model to examine the factors associated with utilization of PAC services. Results Less than half (42%) of the participants used PAC services. Married women were 2.7 times significantly more likely to use PAC services than their unmarried counterparts. Immigrants were 52% significantly less likely to use PAC services than non-immigrants. Women who perceived that their fertility could return later and those who did not know were 45 and 61% significantly less likely to use PAC services compared to those who knew that their fertility could return soon after an abortion. Women with limited decision-making autonomy regarding contraceptive use were 54% significantly less likely to use PAC services than those who made such decisions themselves. Conclusions The findings suggest the need for policies and programs to not only strengthen the provision of PAC services but also promote uptake among disadvantaged sub-groups of women in the study setting.
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- Hui Wang
- Department of gynecology &obstetrics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of gynecology &obstetrics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of rehabilitation, Nanhai Hospital, Southern Medical University, Foshan, China.
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Izugbara C, Wekesah FM, Sebany M, Echoka E, Amo-Adjei J, Muga W. Availability, accessibility and utilization of post-abortion care in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review. Health Care Women Int 2019; 41:732-760. [PMID: 31855511 DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2019.1703991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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At the 1994 ICPD, sub-Saharan African (SSA) states pledged, inter alia, to guarantee quality post-abortion care (PAC) services. We synthesized existing research on PAC services provision, utilization and access in SSA since the 1994 ICPD. Generally, evidence on PAC is only available in a few countries in the sub-region. The available evidence however suggests that PAC constitutes a significant financial burden on public health systems in SSA; that accessibility, utilization and availability of PAC services have expanded during the period; and that worrying inequities characterize PAC services. Manual and electrical vacuum aspiration and medication abortion drugs are increasingly common PAC methods in SSA, but poor-quality treatment methods persist in many contexts. Complex socio-economic, infrastructural, cultural and political factors mediate the availability, accessibility and utilization of PAC services in SSA. Interventions that have been implemented to improve different aspects of PAC in the sub-region have had variable levels of success. Underexplored themes in the existing literature include the individual and household level costs of PAC; the quality of PAC services; the provision of non-abortion reproductive health services in the context of PAC; and health care provider-community partnerships.
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- International Center for Research on Women, Washington, D.C, USA
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- Centre for Public Health Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Population and Health, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- African Population & Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya
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Stephens B, Mwandalima IJ, Samma A, Lyatuu J, Mimno K, Komwihangiro J. Reducing Barriers to Postabortion Contraception: The Role of Expanding Coverage of Postabortion Care in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. GLOBAL HEALTH: SCIENCE AND PRACTICE 2019; 7:S258-S270. [PMID: 31455623 PMCID: PMC6711622 DOI: 10.9745/ghsp-d-19-00146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Expanding postabortion care (PAC) coverage to 64 public facilities over 30 months in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, contributed to >6,000 women voluntarily adopting a contraceptive method, for an overall acceptance rate of about 81% and 78% adopting a long-acting method. Key interventions included clinical training and follow-up mentorship; PAC service reorganization, equipment provision, and an expanded method mix offering; standardized PAC documentation tools; and community linkages and referrals. Background: In Tanzania, limited access to postabortion care (PAC) contributes to high rates of maternal mortality. To address the issue, Pathfinder International and the Tanzania Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC) introduced and expanded coverage of PAC in 64 public health facilities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Methods: During a 30-month period, we implemented a multifaceted approach to introduce and expand PAC, including clinical training and mentorship for health care providers; service reorganization, equipment provision, and an expanded method mix offering; standardization of PAC reporting tools; and community engagement and referral. We assessed outcomes using PAC service statistics from 64 public health facilities in 4 districts of Dar es Salaam and health care provider mentorship data from 385 observed PAC visits. Results: From January 2016 to June 2018, voluntary postabortion contraceptive uptake increased steadily. A total of 6,636 PAC clients, including 2,731 young people (ages 10–24), adopted a method post-procedure. Average semesterly client volume per facility increased from 27 to 52.4 manual vacuum aspiration clients and 17.6 to 43.9 postabortion contraceptors between the first and last periods. Overall postabortion contraceptive uptake was 80.6% (6,636/8,230), with a method mix of 58.3% implant, 18.9% intrauterine device, 13.7% pills, 8.6% injectables, and 0.5% permanent methods. Adults and young people had comparable method mix. Mentored providers showed improvements in service quality indicators. During the last period, 92% counseled the client on contraception, 93% considered the client’s sexual and reproductive health intentions, 94% provided correct method information and supply, and 96% documented services on the client’s family planning card. Different provider types (mid- and senior-level) performed comparably. Conclusions: Expanding PAC coverage to primary- and secondary-level facilities led to high uptake of voluntary contraception among postabortion clients. Key interventions included PAC clinical training and mentorship; service reorganization, equipment provision, and an expanded method mix offering; use of standardized PAC registers; and community engagement for awareness building and linkage to PAC.
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- Pathfinder International, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Pathfinder International, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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