EFFECTS OF CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF ABORTION AMONG ADOLESENT/TEENAGERS (A CASE STUDY OF MORO LOCAL GOVERNMNET)
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to investigate unsafe abortion which is more prevalent in most third world countries and contributes significantly to maternal morbidity and mortality, majority of patient who complain of complication from abortion are teenager, yet their knowledge and their perception on unsafe abortion are under studied. A cross sectional descriptive and explorative study with a mixed method approach was carried out among school girls and non-school girls aged 12 to 19 years in Shao, Moro Local Government of Kwara State. The study aimed to assess the effects of abortion among teenagers and their perceptions on abortion. A sample of 60 School girls was subjected to a pre-tested self-administered questionnaire that captured data on knowledge on abortion. In order to increase adolescent girls knowledge on unsafe abortion and its related consequences, there is need for comprehensive sexuality and reproductive health education focusing on dangers of early pregnancy, unsafe abortion. Youth friendly medical services attending to their reproductive health needs should be made available, affordable and accessible. The study therefore concludes that there should be the introduction in secondary schools to stem the tide of abortion.
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