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Illegal induced abortion — A continuing problem in Nigeria
Author(s) -
Archibong E.I.
Publication year - 1991
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 - 10.1016/0020-7292(91)90361-8
Subject(s) - medicine , abortion , curriculum , liberalization , family planning , abortion law , family medicine , developing country , emergency contraception , population , economic growth , law , pregnancy , research methodology , environmental health , genetics , political science , economics , biology
Illegal induced abortion is still a major contributing factor to maternal morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. It is very common among school girls who are still ignorant of contraception. A good percentage of the abortions are procured by nonmedically qualified personnel. The author has not only advocated the introduction of sex education into the school curriculum as a redeeming measure, but also the provision of contraception in schools and the liberalization of the abortion law.