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November 30, 2025Women s HealthOpen Access

Lived experience of unsafe abortion among commercial sex workers in Gedeo Zone, Southern Ethiopia: A phenomenological qualitative study

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Qualitative research reveals unsafe abortion practices among female sex workers, highlighting poor information and socioeconomic barriers.

Unsafe abortion leads to significant maternal morbidity among female sex workers in Southern Ethiopia, with severe health impacts.
Participants reported adverse outcomes from using traditional methods and medications due to limited safe abortion knowledge.
Thematic analysis of interviews demonstrated low socioeconomic status and lack of access to care as primary challenges faced by sex workers.
Collaboration among stakeholders is necessary to improve information literacy and access to safe abortion services, aiming to reduce psychological impacts.

Getnet et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative research reveals unsafe abortion practices among female sex workers, highlighting poor information and socioeconomic barriers.