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Setting the research agenda for induced abortion in Africa and Asia
Author(s) -
Scott Rachel H.,
Filippi Veronique,
Moore Ann M.,
Acharya Rajib,
Bankole Akinrinola,
Calvert Clara,
Church Kathryn,
Cresswell Jenny A.,
Footman Katharine,
Gleason Joanne,
Machiyama Kazuyo,
Marston Cicely,
Mbizvo Mike,
Musheke Maurice,
Owolabi Onikepe,
Palmer Jennifer,
Smith Christopher,
Storeng Katerini,
Yeung Felicia
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1002/ijgo.12525
Subject(s) - abortion , medicine , context (archaeology) , unsafe abortion , family planning , reproductive health , multidisciplinary approach , health care , population , economic growth , nursing , family medicine , environmental health , pregnancy , sociology , research methodology , social science , genetics , economics , biology , paleontology
Provision of safe abortion is widely recognized as vital to addressing the health and wellbeing of populations. Research on abortion is essential to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Researchers in population health from university, policy, and practitioner contexts working on two multidisciplinary projects on family planning and safe abortion in Africa and Asia were brought together for a workshop to discuss the future research agenda on induced abortion. Research on care‐seeking behavior, supply of abortion care services, and the global and national policy context will help improve access to and experiences of safe abortion services. A number of areas have potential in designing intervention strategies, including clinical innovations, quality improvement mechanisms, community involvement, and task sharing. Research on specific groups, including adolescents and young people, men, populations affected by conflict, marginalized groups, and providers could increase understanding of provision, access to and experiences of induced abortion. Methodological and conceptual advances, for example in the measurement of induced abortion incidence, complications, and client satisfaction, conceptualizations of induced abortion access and care, and methods for follow‐up of patients who have induced abortions, will improve the accuracy of measurements of induced abortion, and add to understanding of women's experiences of induced abortions and abortion care.