Table 2.
Different abortion methods reported
| Study | Country | Sample size | Misoprostol | Traditional Herbs | Physical means | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asa et al. 2012 [27] | PNG | n = 27 | 85% (23/27) | 7% (2/27) | 7% (2/27) | N/A |
| USAID 2011 [26] | PNG | NS | 23%a | 45% | 9%b | 18% |
| Vallely et al. 2014 [25] | PNG | n = 28 | 39% (11/28) | 11% (3/28) | 21% (6/28) | 11% (3/28) |
a This study mentioned using tablets and did not specify misoprostol
b Massage was the physical means of abortion measured in this study
N/A Not applicable
NS Not specified