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Reproductive Health Matters
An international journal on sexual and reproductive health and rights
Volume 22, 2014 - Issue 43: Population, environment and sustainable development
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Women’s perceptions about abortion in their communities: perspectives from western Kenya

Heather M MarlowSenior Associate, Research and Evaluation, Ipas, Chapel Hill, NC, USAIpas, Chapel [email protected]
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Sylvia WamugiCommunications Associate, Programs, Africa Alliance Regional Policy, Ipas Africa Alliance, Nairobi, KenyaIpas Africa AllianceNairobiKenya
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Erick YegonSenior Research and Evaluation Associate, Programs, East Africa Region, Ipas Africa Alliance, Nairobi, KenyaNairobiKenya
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Tamara FettersSenior Associate, Research and Evaluation, Ipas, Chapel Hill, NC, USAIpas, Chapel HillNCUSA
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Leah WanaswaCommunity Access Associate, Programs, East Africa Region, Ipas Africa Alliance, Nairobi, KenyaNairobiKenya
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Sinikiwe Msipa-NdebeleSenior Community Access Associate, Programs, East Africa Region, Ipas, Chapel Hill, NC, USAIpas, Chapel HillNCUSA
Pages 149-158 | Published online: 04 Jun 2014

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