TITLE:
Morbidity and Mortality Linked to Unsafe Abortions in Cameroon—Difficulties in Accessing Safe Abortions: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. A Study Proposal
AUTHORS:
Florent Ymele Fouelifack, Ako William Takang, Mosman Anyimbi Ofeh, Jenny Ornella Manewoun, Nsen Abeng, Guy Sadeu Wafeu, Christophe Lontsi Saha
KEYWORDS:
Mortality, Morbidity, Difficulties, Access, Unsafe Abortion, Cameroon
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.12 No.10,
October
31,
2022
ABSTRACT: Unsafe
abortions constitute a public health problem. It is one of the causes of
maternal mortality in the world and particularly in developing countries.
Despite the progress made, maternal mortality remains high in Cameroon. The
scarcity and disparity of data on abortions lead to a lack of strong evidence
to advocate to decision-makers on the extent of the problems associated with
abortions in Cameroon. Our objective is to estimate the rates of mortalities
and complications related to unsafe abortions, as well as the difficulties of
accessing safe abortions in Cameroon. We will carry out a systematic and
meta-analytical review in the biomedical databases MEDLINE (Pubmed), Google
Scholar and African Journal Online (AJOL) concerning unsafe abortions and/or
difficulties in accessing safe abortions in Cameroon, without date or language
restriction. Gray literature will be also consulted. Two authors will
simultaneously select the studies and data extraction will be done using a
Google Form. Proportions will be estimated on a random-effect model. The I2 and Q statistics will be used to assess the extent of heterogeneity across the
studies. The outcome of both the quantitative and qualitative parts of the
study will be commented. Death and morbidity due to abortions can be prevented.
A concerted multidisciplinary and multicentric action would be essential.