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Contribution of the Central American and Caribbean obstetrics and gynecology societies to the prevention of unsafe abortion in the region

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Unsafe abortion is a very important public health issue in the Central America and Caribbean region, where the use of modern contraceptive methods remains low and the restrictive legal framework reduces access to safe abortion. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Initiative for the Prevention of Unsafe Abortion and its Consequences is contributing toward resolving this problem by strengthening collaboration between medical societies, representatives of each country's Ministry of Health, and local and international agencies. In the 8 countries that decided to join this initiative in 2008, progress has been achieved in improving access to modern contraceptive methods, increasing the use of manual vacuum aspiration and misoprostol, and updating guidelines on postabortion care.

Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2014.03.005

Author: Marina Padilla de Gil

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive Health and Contraception

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Partnerships for the goals, Gender equality, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,480

OpenAlex ID: W2089221716

FWCI: 0.323

Cites: 9

Cited by: 8

Related to: 10