SASOG Conference Paprers: Abortion and Unmet Need for Contraception in Tanzania the Role of Male Partners in Teenage Induced Abortion in Dar Es Salaam
), Melckizedek Thomas Leshabari(2), Sylvia Kaaya(3), David Kihwele(4),
(1) lnternational Planned Parenthood Federation, Africa Regional Office, Nairobi,
(2) Muhimbili Medical Centre, DarEs Salaam,
(3) Muhimbili Medical Centre, DarEs Salaam,
(4) Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Muhimbili College of Health Sciences, University of Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam,
Corresponding Author
Abstract
This paper presents information from 150 teenage abortion patients on their knowledge and use history of available contraceptive methods, and the role played by male partners in facilitating induced abortions in Dar Es Salaam. The sample was screened from a larger data set consisting of 965 women admitted with abortion complications over 45 consecutive days. Findings of the study revealed that the majority of young adolescents (88%) did not know of any method they could use to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. Further, although the majority of the partners of these teenage girls advised abortion, less than one third of the men were willing to identify an abortionist, pay the fees required, or provide assistance when complications developed. (AfrJReprod Health 1998; 2 (2):108—121)
KEY WORDS: Teenage abortion, contraception, role of men, Tanzania
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