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Background and Aim: One of the challenges for women's reproductive health is unsafe abortions resulting from unwanted pregnancies. The aim of this study was to explore various aspects of abortion and related health policies in the world. Materials and Methods: In this review, observational studies published in Persian and English were searched in Google Shcolar, PubMed, Iranmedex, SID databases and WHO website using the keywords Abortion" and "policy" or "politic", in the time limit of 2010-2015. After the initial assessment, abstracts of articles were studied, and duplicates and irrelevant articles were removed. Finally, the full text of 20 articles in Persian and 38 articles in English were analyzed. Ethical Considerations: Honesty in the literature analysis, reporting and citation were considered. Findings: Abortion has been prohibited in various religions except in special cases. But social changes and socio-economic participation of women lead to their incompatibility in the theoretical and practical aspects and women apply to induced abortion without regard to the rules. Legal aspects of abortion has been included threatening the mother, s life, rape and fetal abnormalities, but obstacles such as lack of information, third party permissions, elimination of insurance coverage, lack of access to providers or their beliefs has limited access to the safe abortion. Despite restrictive policies, developments occurring around the world have been caused increasing requests for unsafe abortion and therefore associated maternal mortality and morbidity rates in the different continents and countries. Conclusion: Regarding social changes, policies must be based on understanding the social determinants of health. Facilitating consultation and lawful grounds for abortion, and access vulnerable groups to reproductive health services is recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
