Incidence of self-induced abortion with misoprostol, admitted to a provincial hospital in Papua New Guinea: A prospective observational study.

Background: Misoprostol is a life-savingmedication in obstetric practice but the prevalence of misoprostol-related self-induced abortion is increasing in many communities.

Aims: To investigate the hospital incidence, clinical management, and legal framework of self-induced abortions with misoprostol.

Materials And Methods: This was a prospective observational study conducted over 18 months.