Publications by authors named "Evangeline Dushimeyezu"
Afr J Reprod Health
March 2017
Article Synopsis
- The 2012 revision of Rwanda's penal code allows legal abortions in cases of rape, incest, forced marriage, or medical grounds, but access to these services remains limited.
- An evaluation conducted across various hospitals and GBV centers indicated that a high percentage of uterine evacuations were for obstetric conditions rather than legal abortions, with very few cases linked to sexual violence.
- Key barriers identified include stigma around abortion and the requirement for court orders, highlighting the need for further improvements in service provision and community education to ensure safe access to abortion for eligible women.
