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Unintended Pregnancy and Induced Abortion in the Philippines: Causes and Consequences
Author: Guttmacher Institute 
InfoShare Partner: Guttmacher Institute
Publication Date: August 2006
Type of Document: Article/Report/Paper
Topics: Abortion/post-abortion care, Reproductive health, general
Region: Global, Asia/Pacific
Language: English
File Size: 1.29 MB
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

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Based on research conducted by Guttmacher and the University of the Philippines Population Institute, Unintended Pregnancy and Induced Abortion in the Philippines: Causes and Consequences paints the most complete picture to date of abortion in the Philippines. It examines levels of unintended pregnancy and induced abortion; explores the characteristics of women who have abortions, the circumstances of and reasons for their abortions, and their decision-making processes; explains how and where women have abortions, and the health complications that often result from the widespread practice of clandestine abortion in this country; and makes concrete recommendations for policies and programs to reduce the incidence of unsafe abortion and help women prevent unintended pregnancies.