Prevalence and factors associated with unsafe abortion among married women admitted to the gynecology ward at Lira regional referral hospital in Lira City Northern Uganda

Key Points

• Unsafe abortion prevalence was notably high among the women analyzed, highlighting a significant public health issue.
• Key factors included older age and low monthly income, particularly affecting women from rural settings.
• Analysis conducted at Lira regional referral hospital in the gynecology ward underscores the need for targeted interventions.
• The findings suggest urgent public health campaigns to improve reproductive health awareness and access to family planning services.