High Levels of Post-Abortion Complication in a Setting Where Abortion Service Is Not Legalized.

Background: Maternal mortality due to abortion complications stands among the three leading causes of maternal death in Botswana where there is a restrictive abortion law. This study aimed at assessing the patterns and determinants of post-abortion complications.

Methods: A retrospective institution based cross-sectional study was conducted at four hospitals from January to August 2014.