Mean | SD, range | |
---|---|---|
Self-reported gestational age at time of abortion-seeking (n = 37) | 8.76 | 3.79, 2–18 |
Cost of informal sector abortion (in Rand) (n = 41) | 163 | 146.8, 0–450 |
n | % | |
Self-reported gestational age at time of abortion-seeking | ||
< =6 weeks | 10 | 24 |
7–11 weeks | 18 | 43 |
12 or more weeks | 9 | 21 |
Missing | 5 | 12 |
Method of estimating weeks pregnant | ||
Remembered last menstrual period | 21 | 50 |
Urine pregnancy test | 7 | 17 |
Ultrasound | 4 | 10 |
Other | 5 | 12 |
Missing | 5 | 12 |
Cost of informal sector abortion | ||
< 50 Rand | 12 | 29 |
Between 50 and 100 Rand | 8 | 19 |
100–250 Rand | 7 | 17 |
300 or more Rand | 14 | 33 |
Missing | 1 | 2 |
Why did you decide not to go to a doctor or facility?* | ||
Worried someone would find out | 19 | 44 |
Worried about mistreatment/judgement | 13 | 30 |
Wanted an abortion ASAP | 5 | 12 |
Cost | 2 | 5 |
Didn’t know where to go | 1 | 2 |
Other | 4 | 9 |
Told about possible side effects (n = 41) | ||
By informal sector provider | 14 | 33 |
By Friend, family, community member | 8 | 19 |
By Traditional healer | 2 | 5 |
Missing | 18 | 43 |
Experienced potential warning signs of complications (sought care for potential warning signs of complications)* | ||
Heavy bleeding | 39 (11) | 93 (26) |
Cramping/abdominal pain | 37 (3) | 88 (7) |
Dizziness | 24 (2) | 57 (5) |
Nausea | 21 (2) | 50 (5) |
Weakness/Fatigue | 9 (0) | 21 (0) |
Vomiting | 6 (0) | 14 (0) |
Fever | 4 (0) | 10 (0) |
None | 2 | 5 |
Received medical care for complications | 12 | 28.6 |
Pain medication | 10 | 24 |
Antibiotics | 1 | 2 |
Hospitalization | 2 | 5 |
Surgery | 1 | 2 |
Sought additional treatment to end pregnancy | ||
Went to another informal provider | 1 | 20 |
Went to public facility | 3 | 60 |
Went to traditional healer | 1 | 20 |
Would recommend informal sector abortion to others (n = 41) | ||
No | 23 | 55 |
Yes | 16 | 38 |
Not sure | 2 | 5 |
Missing | 1 | 2 |
Would have an informal sector abortion again (n = 40) | ||
No | 27 | 64 |
Yes | 7 | 17 |
Not sure | 6 | 14 |
Missing | 2 | 5 |