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- Title
Barriers to implementing South Africa's Termination of Pregnancy Act in rural KwaZulu/Natal.
- Authors
Harrison, A; Montgomery, E T; Lurie, M; Wilkinson, D
- Abstract
South Africa's Termination of Pregnancy Act, the most liberal abortion law in Africa, took effect early in 1997. In spite of the anticipated benefits to women's health, however, public reaction has been mixed. In the country's most populous province, KwaZulu/Natal, opposition is strong and most health care providers have refused to provide the service. This study explored attitudes and beliefs about abortion and the Termination of Pregnancy Act among primary care nurses and community members in a rural district in order to better understand barriers to implementation of the new law.
- Publication
Health policy and planning, 2000, Vol 15, Issue 4, p424
- ISSN
0268-1080
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/heapol/15.4.424