Knowledge, attitudes, practices and behaviors among providers of abortion-related care in CAR

This eight-page brief outlines selected findings from the R2HC funded AMoCo study related to knowledge, attitudes, behaviours and practices with regard to abortion at Maternity of Castors in Bangui, Central African Republic.

The findings indicate that most health professionals in this facility have a supportive attitude regarding comprehensive abortion care, especially for the global provision of PAC and contraception. More diverse opinions were seen for the provision of safe abortion care and contraception to minors. Nevertheless, their knowledge and practices still reflect shortcomings.

Up-to-date protocols and regulatory information, continuing education, task-sharing, robust contraceptive method mix, and supporting self-care interventions are likely to strengthen CAC in facilities beyond this one. More research is needed about the factors associated with health professionals’ positive attitudes, behaviors, and practices towards each component of CAC.