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A Multicentric Cross-Sectional Study Investigating the Profile and Motivations of Women Seeking Unsafe Abortions in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Abstract

Our study highlights the significant public health problem posed by unsafe abortions in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Single, nulliparous women and secondary school students are at heightened risk. These findings emphasize the urgent need for comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education, increased access to contraception, and safe abortion services targeting these groups.

Research topics

  • Reproductive Health and Contraception
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

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DOI: 10.7759/cureus.74732

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