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Health system's role in abortion care: the need for a pro-active approach.

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McLaurin, Katie E; Hord, Charlotte E

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TextPublication details: Carrboro, U.S. : International Projects Assistance Services, 1991.Subject(s):

Health Policy
Developing countries -- Abortion -- Zambia -- Health services//arbotion care/. -- Developing countries -- Abortion -- Zambia -- Health services//arbotion care/. -- Developing countries -- Abortion -- Zambia -- Health services//arbotion care/. -- Developing countries -- Abortion -- Zambia -- Health services//arbotion care

Summary: The authors argue that restrictions on induced arbotion force desperate women to turn to dangerous methods and practices to end unwanted pregnancies, and beauracratic and logistical barriers prevent women from obtaining care which is theoretically available. Health systems, therefore needs to examine existing services in light of women's access to arbotion care, and implement mechanisms to ensure that appropriate care is both available and accessible.

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The authors argue that restrictions on induced arbotion force desperate women to turn to dangerous methods and practices to end unwanted pregnancies, and beauracratic and logistical barriers prevent women from obtaining care which is theoretically available. Health systems, therefore needs to examine existing services in light of women's access to arbotion care, and implement mechanisms to ensure that appropriate care is both available and accessible.

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