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Table 3 Characteristics of induced abortion

From: Extent of induced abortions and occurrence of complications in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Variables

n’ (%)

Abortionists (n = 79)

Health and related worker

32 (40.5)

Confidante herself

40 (50.6)

Traditional healer

7 (8.9)

Total

79 (100)

Method used (n = 79)

Curettage/Aspiration

25 (31.6)

Injections

6 (7.6)

High doses of drugs

40 (50.6)

Potion/syrup/purge

4 (5.1)

Agent caustic/Stems/other

4 (5.1)

Total

79 (100)

  1. High doses of drugs were administered orally