2011-2020

Unintended Pregnancy and Unsafe Abortion in The Philippines: Context and Consequences

Despite advances in reproductive health law, many Filipino women experience unintended pregnancies, and because abortion is highly stigmatized in the country, many who seek abortion undergo unsafe procedures. This report provides a summary of reproductive health indicators in the Philippines—in particular, levels of contraceptive use, unplanned pregnancy and unsafe abortion—and describes the sociopolitical context in …

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The spectre of unsafe abortions in the Philippines

The country must address the determinants underlying unintended pregnancies through efforts to promote SRH literacy and universal access to modern contraception, while effectively addressing gender-based violence. Finally, to improve outcomes for people with unintended pregnancies, it is imperative to reduce out-of-pocket costs of prenatal care and mobilize prenatal care providers towards and within resource-limited areas. …

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Access to Safe and Legal Abortion and Post-Abortion Care Can Save Filipino Women’s Lives

No woman should die from complications from unsafe abortion. Ensuring access to safe and legal abortion and quality post-abortion care will save Filipino women’s lives and prevent disabilities from unsafe abortion complications. Asset Type: Publications Collection: Other Philippine Publications Subject: Economy, Economic development, Health, Pregnancy, Rape, Access to safety, Legal abortion, Post-abortion care, Filipino women, …

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