Title: Comparative effectiveness, safety and acceptability of medical abortion at home and in a clinic : a systematic review

Authors: Ngo, Thoai D.

Place: [Geneva]

Publisher: World health organization (WHO)

Year: 2011

Journal: Bulletin of the World health organization

Volume: vol. 89, no. 5

PAGE: 360--370

Subject: Maternal Health – Lessons Learned

Keywords: maternal welfare, abortion, maternal health services, tunisia

Abstract: To compare medical abortion practised at home and in clinics. Home-based abortion is safe under the conditions in place in the included studies. Prospective cohort studies have shown no differences in effectiveness or acceptability between home-based and clinic-based abortion across countries.

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3089386/pdf/BLT.10.084046.pdf

Document type: E-article