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Comparative situational analysis of comprehensive abortion care in four Southern African countries

Catriona Ida Macleoda Critical Studies in Sexualities and Reproduction, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South AfricaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Megan Reuversa Critical Studies in Sexualities and Reproduction, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South AfricaView further author information
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John Hunter Reynoldsb Department of Sociology, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South AfricaView further author information
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Antonella Lavelanetc Department of Reproductive Health and Research and the UNDP-UNFPA-UNICEF-WHO-World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP), World Health Organization, Geneva, SwitzerlandView further author information
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Richard Delated United Nations Population Fund, Pretoria, South AfricaView further author information
Article: 2217442 | Received 14 Nov 2022, Accepted 18 May 2023, Published online: 05 Jun 2023

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