Illegale abortus en maternale sterfte in Oeganda

C. Vanfraechem; M. Temmerman

doi:10.2143/TVG.66.10.2000757

Illegale abortus en maternale sterfte in Oeganda

Translated title of the contribution: Illegal abortion and maternal mortality in Uganda

C. Vanfraechem
, M. Temmerman

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Abstract

Unsafe abortion is a growing health problem in Uganda. As abortion is illegal and contraception not readily available, women increasingly undergo abortion in illegal and unsafe settings in order to avert unplanned or unwanted motherhood. These abortions often result in serious complications and the mortality related to these clandestine procedures remains high. This article describes the vastness of the problem of unsafe abortion in Uganda and its related morbidity and mortality. Furthermore it reveals the reasons why unsafe abortion is such a huge problem in this part of the world, while suggesting possible solutions to reduce maternal mortality related to unsafe abortion.

Translated title of the contribution	Illegal abortion and maternal mortality in Uganda
Original language	Dutch
Pages (from-to)	501-504
Number of pages	4
Journal	Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde
Volume	66
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2143/TVG.66.10.2000757
Publication status	Published - 2010
Externally published	Yes

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Illegale abortus en maternale sterfte in Oeganda

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