Table 3 Summary of the abortion methods used by women and girls
Abortion method | Benin | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Herbs | Castor seeds, kodô, tisanes (herbal tea), hyssop leaves | Shubiri, mjaji, mkilifi, mwarubaini, aloe vera |
Home remedies/ concoctions | Concentrated lime juice, sodabi, a mixture of Guinness and Moca, 7 Up, fresh coconut water, la pottasse (potash) | Boiled Coca-Cola, concentrated Quencher drink |
Pharmaceutical/ unknown drugs | Sédaspir, Nivaquine, paracetamol | Unnamed hormonal drugs |
Insertion of sharp objects | Wooden straw | – |
Surgical abortion | Curettage, MVA | MVA |
Medical abortion | Mifepristone, misoprostol | Mifepristone, misoprostol |