Healthcare providers’ attitudes toward abortion service provision in Northern Uganda

Abstract

Abstract
Background: Although induced abortion is legally allowed on various grounds in several sub-Saharan African countries, health care providers in these countries often persist in viewing induced abortion as immoral. Providers’ attitudes may conflict with the national abortion law or their personal and religious values. Abortion services are severely restricted and highly contentious in Uganda. Therefore, this study aims to determine attitudes among healthcare providers on induced abortion service provision in Gulu City.