Elective abortion visibility divided by the reason for abortion
| Reason for abortion | n (%) | AV% (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Mistimed* | 20 (27.1) | 8 (5 to 11) |
| Unwanted* | 23 (31.1) | 8 (6 to 10) |
| Illegitimate pregnancy*† | 13 (17.6) | 5 (3 to 7) |
| ‘Aghd’ period pregnancy*‡ | 12 (16.2) | 8 (1 to 15) |
| Sex-selective abortion§ | 2 (2.7) | ¶ |
| Financial problems* | 1 (1.3) | ¶ |
| Husband addiction* | 3 (4.0) | ¶ |
*Unintended pregnancy.
†Pregnancy outside of marriage.
‡Pregnancy in girls whose marriages are legally recorded but they do not yet share accommodation with their husbands.
§Intended pregnancy.
¶Not calculated because of small sample size.