The myths linking abortion with negative consequences for women's mental health have finally been debunked by health scientists around the world.
Abortion and Mental Health
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Country: Panama
Why do women have abortions?
Women resort to abortion for a wide variety of causes and reasons, including: sexual violence, lack of access to health services and modern contraceptive methods, difficulties in the correct and consistent use of contraceptives, method failures, and the very fact that...
10 public health facts to understand the need to decriminalize abortion
Abortion is a public health, social justice and human rights issue. Arguments based on scientific evidence show that decriminalization of abortion increases the number of safe procedures performed, decreasing the mortality and morbidity rate. Safe abortion also...
Contraceptive Counseling Manual
It is the health care provider's responsibility to inform about contraceptive methods to prevent unwanted pregnancy in the short, medium or long term. Counseling is more than the provision of information; it involves a focused and interactive process whereby the...
Self-use of medications for safe abortion. Ipas’s approach and ongoing projects
Reproductive health decision making requires timely and accurate information. In this document we share data on Ecuador that can be considered in the elaboration of plans, programs, actions and for making public policy decisions in the area of reproductive health.
MVA What is it? Procedural Manual
In this video you will find described information about: The safe abortion procedure with misoprostol Expected effects and warning signs that identify and can prevent emergencies Post-abortion care Evidence-based information on abortion self-management The information...
Comic strip. Sex education, a joint work
It is the task of parents, guardians and teachers to guarantee comprehensive sex education to adolescents and young people, using information based on scientific evidence and free of stigma.
From Theory to Action in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
Toolkit for Teachers and Health Promoters on Sexual Health (SH) and Reproductive Health (RH), developed by the Ipas Central America and Mexico team to provide information and pedagogical tools to support teaching activities on various topics related to adolescent...
Ana, a cartoon to prevent pregnancy at an early age
Young people and adolescents have the right to grow up in contexts that favor the free development of their personality, receive sexual education and comprehensive health care. This will allow them to make free and informed decisions about their lives. Learn about...
Disk of medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive method use
We have developed this interactive tool based on the criteria established by the World Health World Health Organization (WHO) to provide guidance on the correct use of the various contraceptive methods and to support family planning services.
Accompaniment for induced abortion with mediacaments
Package of publications intended to facilitate the accompaniment of women who are facing an unwanted or unwanted pregnancy. The package is divided into 3booklets that have relevant information about the option of terminating the pregnancy: before a medical abortion,...
Reproductive health sheets, Panama
Reproductive health decision making requires timely and accurate information. In this document we share data on Ecuador that can be considered in the elaboration of plans, programs, actions and for making public policy decisions in the area of reproductive health.
Warning signs after misoprostol use
Reproductive health decision making requires timely and accurate information. In this document we share data on Ecuador that can be considered in the elaboration of plans, programs, actions and for making public policy decisions in the area of reproductive health.
Didactic guide for the health professional who provides abortion and post-abortion services.
Reproductive health decision making requires timely and accurate information. In this document we share data on Ecuador that can be considered in the elaboration of plans, programs, actions and for making public policy decisions in the area of reproductive health.
Medical abortion management: a safe, effective procedure with low complication rate
Reproductive health decision making requires timely and accurate information. In this document we share data on Ecuador that can be considered in the elaboration of plans, programs, actions and for making public policy decisions in the area of reproductive health.
Protocol for self-care and support in providing and accompanying safe abortions
Publication prepared by CLACAI (Latin American Consortium against Unsafe Abortion) aimed at collectives, escorts and providers of abortion services in public or private health units, addresses attrition as a health problem.It contains actions to mitigate and address...
Climate justice, health and women’s reproductive rights in Latin America and the Caribbean
Reproductive health decision making requires timely and accurate information. In this document we share data on Ecuador that can be considered in the elaboration of plans, programs, actions and for making public policy decisions in the area of reproductive health.
8 ways to avoid an 11-point pitfall
Reproductive health decision making requires timely and accurate information. In this document we share data on Ecuador that can be considered in the elaboration of plans, programs, actions and for making public policy decisions in the area of reproductive health.
Before a medically induced abortion
Reproductive health decision making requires timely and accurate information. In this document we share data on Ecuador that can be considered in the elaboration of plans, programs, actions and for making public policy decisions in the area of reproductive health.
During a medically induced abortion
Reproductive health decision making requires timely and accurate information. In this document we share data on Ecuador that can be considered in the elaboration of plans, programs, actions and for making public policy decisions in the area of reproductive health.