Table 4.
Method of induced abortion and pattern of post abortal complication
| Method of induced abortion | Frequency (n=61) | Percentage (%) |
| Drugs | 12 | 19.7 |
| Vacuum aspiration | 9 | 14.8 |
| Dilatation and curettage | 35 | 57.4 |
| Injections | 3 | 4.9 |
| Traditional method | 2 | 3.3 |
| Person who performed the abortion | ||
| Doctor | 33 | 54.1 |
| Nurse | 17 | 27.9 |
| Chemist | 3 | 4.9 |
| Self | 2 | 3.3 |
| Community health extension worker | 5 | 8.2 |
| Traditional attendants | 1 | 1.6 |
| Place where abortion took place | ||
| Private hospital | 50 | 82.0 |
| Chemist | 10 | 16.4 |
| Traditional attendants | 1 | 1.6 |
| Post abortion complication | ||
| Yes | 10 | 16.4 |
| No | 51 | 83.6 |
| Total | 61 | 100.0 |
| Complication type | ||
| Abdominal pain | 2 | 20.0 |
| Excessive bleeding | 8 | 80.0 |
| Total | 10 | 100.0 |
| Treatment of post abortion complication | ||
| Private clinic | 7 | 70.0 |
| Self-treatment | 3 | 30.0 |
| Total | 10 | 100.0 |