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Reproductive Health Matters
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Volume 16, 2008 - Issue sup31: Second trimester abortion: public policy, women's health
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Who is Excluded When Abortion Access is Restricted to Twelve Weeks? Evidence from Maputo, Mozambique

Momade Bay UstáSenior Obstetrician—Gynaecologist; Faculty Member, Eduardo Modalane University School of Medicine, Maputo, Mozambique
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Ellen M.H MitchellEllen MH Mitchell, formerly Senior Research and Evaluation Associate, Ipas, Chapel HillNC, [email protected]
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Hailemichael GebreselassieSenior Research Advisor for Africa, Ipas, Nairobi, Kenya
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Eunice Brookman-AmissahVice President for Africa, Ipas, Nairobi, Kenya
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Amata KwizeraPsychologist and public health student; formerly Ipas Study Coordinator, Maputo, Mozambique
Pages 14-17 | Published online: 02 Sep 2008

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