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The aim is to assess the magnitude and factors contributing to unsafe abortion among women in West Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.

February 5, 2026

Magnitude and Factors Affecting Unsafe Abortion Among Reproductive-age Women Underwent Post-abortion Care at Public Hospitals in West Arsi Zone of Ethiopia

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Cross-sectional study assesses unsafe abortion incidence in reproductive-age women, suggesting key risk factors for health programs.

The aim is to assess the magnitude and factors contributing to unsafe abortion among women in West Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.
Cross-sectional study design involving 399 reproductive-age women
Data collected through interviewer-applied questionnaires
Analysis performed using bivariate and multivariate regression
Results expressed as odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI)
Unsafe abortion prevalence was 41 percent among participants.
Younger age groups (16-19) significantly increased the risk of unsafe abortion.
Unplanned pregnancies were associated with a higher risk.
Past experience of abortion and low monthly family income were linked to lower risk of unsafe abortion.

Kasiye et al. (2026) studied this question.

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