Table 6. Gestation and reported method of abortion.
All induced abortions n = 28 | Gestation at abortion 7–12 weeks n = 11 | Gestation at abortion 16–24 weeks n = 17 | |
Misoprostol | 14 (50%) | 8 (73%) | 6 (35%) |
PV misoprostol | 5 (36%) | 2 (25%) | 3 (50%) |
Oral misoprostol | 2 (14%) | 2 (25%) | - |
PV & oral misoprostol | 4 (28%) | 2 (25%) | 2 (33%) |
Misoprostol, route unknown | 3 (21%) | 2 (25%) | 1 (17%) |
Physical means | 6 (22%) | 1 (9%) | 5 (29%) |
Traditional herbs | 3 (11%) | 1 (9%) | 2 (12%) |
Cultural beliefs/sorcery | 2 (7%) | - | 2 (12%) |
Insertion of stick vaginally | 1 (3%) | 1 (9%) | - |
Received injection from health care worker | 1 (3%) | - | 1 (6%) |
Coffee | 1 (3%) | - | 1 (6%) |