Original Articles Vol. 1 No. 02 (2024): Trends in Biosciences Research Published 2024-12-31

POST-ABORTION HEALTH COMPLICATIONS IN PAKISTAN: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

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  • Jamshed Alvi Islamabad Medical & Dental College, Isalmabad Pakistan Author
  • Roohan Ahmad Gomal Medical College, MTI, Dera Ismail khan-29050, Pakistan Pakistan Author
  • Muhammad Rehan Gomal Medical College, MTI, Dera Ismail Khan 29050 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Pakistan Author
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Abstract

Unsafe abortion is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in Pakistan, yet data on post-abortion complications remain sparse. To assess the prevalence, types, and determinants of post-abortion health complications among women in Pakistan. A hospital-based cross-sectional study of 450 women presenting with post-abortion complications at tertiary care facilities in Punjab and Sindh (2022–2023). Data were collected via structured questionnaires and medical records. Statistical analysis included chi-square tests and logistic regression. 68% of participants experienced incomplete abortion, 22% sepsis, and 15% hemorrhage. Women with limited education (OR=2.1, 95% CI: 1.4–3.2) and those seeking care from unqualified providers (OR=3.8, 95% CI: 2.5–5.7) had higher odds of severe complications. Delayed healthcare access (>24 hours) exacerbated outcomes (p<0.001). Socioeconomic disparities and reliance on unsafe abortion practices drive preventable complications. Strengthening reproductive healthcare access and legal reforms are urgently needed. 

Keywords

  • Post-abortion complications
  • Pakistan
  • Cross-sectional study
  • Reproductive health
  • Unsafe abortion
  • Healthcare access

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