Abstract:
The danger of dying from an unsafe abortion in Africa was almost three times
higher than that in the Asia, and more than 15 times higher than that in the
Latin America. However, reporting complications resulting from abortion
remains difficult for some women. This study therefore examined post
abortion care at the Volta Regional Hospital. Specifically, the study reviewed
reported abortion complications, assessed the post abortion care services
rendered to clients, examined the abortion experiences of clients, as well as
clients’ views on post abortion services at the Volta Regional Hospital. A
conceptual framework was developed based on Health Belief Model and
Health System Responsiveness Model to guide the study. An in-depth
interview guide was used to collect data from 20 post abortion care clients at
the Hospital. Data was analysed manually using qualitative content analysis
technique. The study found that medical abortion was the major method of
abortion among the women. It was also observed that women reported at the
hospital due to incomplete abortion and haemorrhage. The study also revealed
that, the post abortion care services provided at the hospital rarely included,
family planning, and counseling. On the attitude of service providers and
satisfaction with post abortion care services at the hospital, it was observed
that clients were generally satisfied with the services rendered to them. Ghana
Health Service and the Ministry of Health should intensify campaign programs
on post abortion complications and the need to seek early treatment and in
formal health facilities.
