Geleta B

Geleta B

Ethiopia

Publications
  • Research Article
    Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Medication Abortion among Regular Undergraduate Female Students in College of Social Sciences Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
    Author(s): Thomas G, Gedif T, Abeshu MA and Geleta B Thomas G, Gedif T, Abeshu MA and Geleta B

    Background: Abortion rates following unintended pregnancies is increasing in developing countries like Africa. Unsafe abortion is threatening the gains in reducing maternal mortality and achieving millennium development goal targets. Medication abortion is one of safe abortion interventions. Adequate level of knowledge among women of reproductive age groups contributes to prevention and control of unsafe abortion and the resulting mortality and morbidity. The aim of this study was therefore to assess knowledge, attitude and practices regarding medication abortion among regular undergraduate female students of the College of Social Sciences, Addis Ababa University. Method: A cross-sectional quantitative study supplemented by key informants’ interview was conducted between 1st of June to 5th of July 2013. The quantitative data were collected using struct.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2167-1052.1000199

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