Table 5 Frequency and characteristics of complication due to induced abortion
Induced abortion n = 79 | n’ (%) | CI 95% |
|---|---|---|
Induced abortion-related complication | ||
Yes | 41 (51.9) | 40.7 to 63.3 |
No | 38 (48.1) | 36.7 to 59.6 |
Total | 79 (100) | |
Induced abortion-related complication n = 41 | n’ (%) | |
Type of complication | ||
Haemorrhage | 27 (65.8) | |
Infection | 6 (14.6) | |
Genital trauma | 4 (9.8) | |
Uterine perforation/Intestinal necrosis | 4 (9.8) | |
Total | 41 (100) | |
Residence of complication cases | ||
Quarters of old cities | 7 (17.1) | |
Eccentric quarters and of extension | 15 (36.6) | |
Residential quarters | 5 (12.2) | |
Semi-rural quarters | 9 (21.9) | |
Quarters of planned cities | 5 (12.2) | |
Total | 41 (100) | |
Type of solicited health facility if complication | ||
Tertiary facility | 8 (19.5) | |
Public secondary facility | 6 (14.6) | |
Private secondary facility | 9 (22.0) | |
Health center or Dispensary | 16 (39.0) | |
No precision | 2 (4.9) | |
Total | 41 (100) | |
Type of complication visited health center or dispensary for care | ||
Haemorrhage | 12 (75.0) | |
Infection | 2 (12.5) | |
Genital trauma or uterine perforation/Intestinal necrosis | 2 (12.5) | |
Total | 16 (100) | |