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Title: | Reasons, fears, and emotions behind induced abortions in Accra, Ghana |
Authors: | Adanu, Richard M.K. Tweneboah, Elaine |
Year: | 2004 |
Periodical: | Research Review (ISSN 0855-4412) |
Volume: | 20 |
Issue: | 2 |
Pages: | 1-9 |
Language: | English |
Notes: | biblio. refs. |
Geographic terms: | Ghana West Africa |
Subjects: | social conditions abortion Health, Nutrition, and Medicine Demographics Cultural Roles Medicine, Nutrition, Public Health Emotions women |
Abstract: | Data from the Pathology unit of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana, show induced abortion as the leading cause of maternal mortality in Accra. Based on data collected in this hospital among 150 women in 2000, this paper examines the reasons behind induced abortions. The paper discusses methods, cost and effects of induced abortions; the abortionists; and emotions of women who went through an induced abortion. It concludes that relationship problems are the primary cause of induced abortion. These relationships are motivated by economic reasons and women see the occurrence of pregnancy as a means of formalizing the relationship, thereby ensuring continued financial support. The failure of these expectations being met often results in an induced abortion. The next most common group of reasons for induced abortions appears to be related to the need to complete school, learn a trade or pursue a career. There is a need for establishing counselling centres for women with unwanted pregnancies. Bibliogr., note, sum. in English and French. [ASC Leiden abstract] |