The individual level cost of pregnancy termination in Zambia: a comparison of safe and unsafe abortion

This study demonstrates that despite a liberal legislation, Zambia still needs better dissemination of the law to women and providers and resources to ensure abortion service access. The policy implications of this study include: the role of pharmacists and mid-level providers in the provision of medical abortion services; increased access to contraception, especially for adolescents; and elimination of demands for unofficial provider payments.
Source: Health Policy and Planning - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research