Determinants of induced abortion and its consequences on women"s reproductive health : findings from India"s national family health surveys
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This study identifies women"s desire to limit family size with preferred sex composition of children as an important determinant of induced abortion in India.
Agrawal, Sutapa · 2008

Abstract
The study also suggests that induced abortions may have negative consequences for women"s reproductive health. There is a need for more in-depth qualitative studies at the regional level to better understand the determinants and consequences of this complex and sensitive issue in India. Programs should focus more on the availability and accessibility of contraceptives among women to elude the reproductive health consequences of induced abortion. (Author abstract)
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