Table 2 Knowledge about abortion law and conditions
% | N (5050) | |
|---|---|---|
Abortion is legal in Nepal | ||
Yes | 41.0 | 2070 |
No | 34.1 | 1720 |
Don’t know | 25.0 | 1261 |
Conditions of Abortion law | ||
Pregnancy of 12 weeks or less gestation for any woman | 13.0 | 659 |
Pregnancy of 18 weeks if it is a result of rape or incest | 7.9 | 401 |
Pregnancy of any duration if life of mother is at risk | 2.8 | 143 |
Pregnancy of any duration if mother’s physical and mental health at risk | 3.8 | 192 |
Fetus is deformed | 2.3 | 115 |
At least one condition of abortion law | 21.0 | 1059 |