Table 2 Denial for abortion services and its reasons
From: Providers’ perspectives on denial of abortion care in Nepal: a cross sectional study
Ever denied abortion service (%) | Physician (n = 36) | Mid-level (n = 70) | Total (N = 106) |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | 97 | 98 | 96 |
No | 3 | 4 | 4 |
If yes, reasons for denial (% of yes only) | |||
Gestational age above 12 weeks | 94 | 93 | 93 |
Sex selective abortion | 92 | 83 | 86 |
Maternal health contraindications | 83 | 76 | 85 |
Bulky uterus | 27 | 54 | 45 |
Gestational age above 8 weeks | 19 | 46 | 37 |
We do not provide surgical abortion | 6 | 46 | 32 |
Lack of “valid” reason for abortion | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Lack of medications | 6 | 33 | 24 |
Woman does not have any children | 17 | 27 | 24 |
Lack of skilled provider at facility | 8 | 20 | 16 |
Woman unable to pay service fee | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Providers’ personal religious and moral beliefs about abortion | 3 | 3 | 3 |