Abstract

Abstract
Despite the introduction of family planning services in most areas of the world, failures of contraceptive use often lead to unplanned pregnancies. These women often resort to unsafe methods to end their pregnancies, which contributes to the fourth leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Demographic variables that may affect the intention to discontinue the pregnancies would be demonstrated. Pros and cons of different types of induced abortions would be presented and discussed. Programs integrating counseling for women after failed family planning for future comprehensive reproductive health care will be shown. The gap between women’s reproductive desire to avoid pregnancy and altitude of contraceptive use may contribute to the prevalence of unintended pregnancy.
Original languageUndefined/Unknown
Title of host publicationFamily Planning
EditorsZouhair O. Amarin
Place of PublicationRijeka
PublisherIntechOpen
Chapter9
Pages169-182
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-83881-300-0
ISBN (Print)978-1-78923-276-9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017

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