Factors associated with induced abortion among patients admitted in post-abortion care services in the tertiary level health facilities of N’Djamena-CHAD: cross sectional study.

Gebbe Ndari, Université Panafricaine d'Ibadan

Background: Induced abortion is one of the major concern public health issues in developing countries. Abortion in Chad as in most African countries is illegal. It is allowed only to save mothers’ life or in case of congenital malformation of the fetus. In addition, the practice of induced abortion is subject to social disapproval and widely stigmatized in most Chadian communities. According to the health facilities sources, 5% of maternal deaths are related to abortion. However, the country doesn’t have a formal system of collecting reliable information on this practice which is only perceptible by its consequences on women. Most abortions cases are induced in neighbourhoods by unqualified individuals in an environment that doesn’t respect safety conditions. Study Aim The study aims to to investigate the associated factors and morbidity related to induce abortion among women of reproductive age admitted in the four selected health facility care.