Knowledge, attitudes, practices and behaviors among providers of abortion-related care
This brief outlines selected findings with regard to abortion at Maternity of Castors in Bangui, Central African Republic.
Abstract
This brief outlines selected findings from the Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) funded AMoCo study related to knowledge, attitudes, behaviours and practices with regard to abortion at Maternity of Castors in Bangui, Central African Republic.
The findings indicate that most health professionals in this facility have a supportive attitude regarding comprehensive abortion care, especially for the global provision of post abortion care (PAC) and contraception. More diverse opinions were seen for the provision of safe abortion care and contraception to minors. Nevertheless, their knowledge and practices still reflect shortcomings.
Up-to-date protocols and regulatory information, continuing education, task-sharing, robust contraceptive method mix, and supporting self-care interventions are likely to strengthen comprehensive abortion care (CAC) in facilities beyond this one. More research is needed about the factors associated with health professionals’ positive attitudes, behaviours, and practices towards each component of CAC.
This research was supported by the Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) Programme.
Citation
Powell B and others. ‘Knowledge, attitudes, practices, and behaviors among providers of abortion-related care in a referral maternity hospital in Bangui, Central African Republic Epicentre’. The AMoCo Study group for Central African Republic, 2023