Incidence of Induced Abortion in Southern Ghana

Author: Clement Ahiadeke Publisher: The Alan Guttmacher Institute Publication: International Family Planning Perspectives Vol. 27 No. 2 Document Date:                  June 01, 2001 Category: Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Abortion Related Categories: Sexuality > Abortion/Birth Control Sexuality > Sexual Attitudes   This study examined abortion rates in southern Ghana, a country where abortion is against the law.  It found that these laws did not prevent abortion, but rather led to increased health risks for women, who often induced abortions themselves. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link