| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7516614 | Journal of Adolescent Health | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
We find no evidence that adolescents are more likely than older women to have clandestine abortions. However, the higher abortion and pregnancy rates among sexually active adolescents suggest that they face barriers in access to and use of contraceptive services. Further work is needed to address the persistence of clandestine abortions among adolescents in a context where safe and legal abortion is available.
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Authors
Elizabeth Ph.D., Yohannes Ph.D., Tamara M.P.H., Nakeisha Blades, Akinrinola Ph.D.,