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This study investigated the prevalence and contributing factors of repeat induced abortion among women aged 15 to 49 seeking abortion care in Debre Berhan town, Central Ethiopia, in 2019. Among 355 respondents, the prevalence of repeat induced abortion was found to be 20.3%. Key factors positively associated with repeat induced abortion included having more than one sexual partner in the preceding 12 months, experiencing first sexual intercourse before the age of 18, and perceiving the abortion procedure as not painful. The research provides insights into specific demographic and perceptual elements influencing repeat abortion experiences in this region.
Understanding the factors associated with repeat induced abortion is crucial for public health. This research can inform the development of targeted interventions and educational programmes to reduce unintended pregnancies and repeat abortions, thereby improving women's reproductive health outcomes and well-being in the community.
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OBJECTIVE: To assess the magnitude and associated factors of repeat induced abortion among women aged from 15 to 49 who seek abortion care services in the health institutions of Debre Berhan town, Central Ethiopia, 2019. RESULTS: This study shows that the prevalence of repeat induced abortion among 355 respondents was to be 20.3%. Those who reported as they had more than one partner in the last 12 preceding months, (AOR = 7.3, 95% CI 3.21, 16.46), Age of the first sexual intercourse less than 18 years (AOR = 6, 95% CI 2.54, 13.95) and Perceiving abortion procedure as it was not painful (AOR = 7.7, 95% CI 2.9, 20.6) were variables positively associated with the repeatedly induced abortion among women who sought abortion services.
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DOI: 10.1186/s13104-019-4542-3
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