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Observations on abortion in Zambia.
M A Castle1, R Likwa, M Whittaker
1Department of Anthropology, Lehman College, City University of New York, Bronx 10468.
Studies in Family Planning
|July 1, 1990
Summary
Women in Zambia face significant barriers to safe abortion, often experiencing severe complications from illegal procedures. This research highlights the urgent need for improved reproductive healthcare services at the University Teaching Hospital.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Reproductive Health
- Women's Health
Background:
- Investigates barriers to legal abortion access in Lusaka, Zambia.
- Examines complications arising from illegal, unsafe abortions.
- Focuses on women seeking gynecological emergency care.
Observation:
- Preliminary investigation of women treated for abortion complications.
- Identifies specific barriers hindering access to safe, legal abortion services.
- Documents the severe health consequences faced by women undergoing clandestine procedures.
Findings:
- Significant barriers exist for Zambian women seeking legal abortion.
- Women experience harsh outcomes due to complications from illegally induced abortions.
- Qualitative research is valuable for understanding reproductive health needs.
Implications:
- Findings underscore the intensity of abortion issues for Zambian women.
- Highlights the need for improved healthcare delivery for abortion care.
- Suggests further study at the University Teaching Hospital to enhance services.
Keywords:
Abortion LawAbortion, Illegal--complicationsAbortion, Induced--complicationsAbortion, LegalAbortion, SepticAfricaAfrica South Of The SaharaAttitudeBehaviorCase StudiesDelivery Of Health CareDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesDiseasesEastern AfricaEnglish Speaking AfricaEvaluationFamily PlanningFertility Control, PostconceptionHealthHealth FacilitiesHealth PersonnelHealth ServicesHospitalsMaternal Health ServicesMaternal MortalityMaternal-child Health ServicesMortalityObstaclesOrganization And AdministrationPhysiciansPopulationPopulation DynamicsPregnancy ComplicationsPrimary Health CarePsychological FactorsQualitative EvaluationResearch MethodologyResearch ReportStudiesTreatmentZambia