Bibliographic Info
GuidelineWHO guideline on self-care interventions for health and well-being
Year of Publication2021
Issuing InstitutionWHO
Recommendation
Status
Maintained
Not specified
(Individuals underoing medical abortion) Managing the mifepristone and misoprostol medication without the direct supervision of a health worker is recommended in specific circumstances. We recommend this option in circumstances where women have a source of accurate information and access to a health worker should they need or want it at any stage of the process.
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Originally Developed
Guideline
Health worker roles in providing safe abortion care and post-abortion contraception
Year2015
InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Guideline
WHO consolidated guideline on self-care interventions for health: sexual and reproductive health and rights
Year2019
InstitutionWHO
Guideline
WHO guideline on self-care interventions for health and well-being, 2022 revision.
Year2022
InstitutionWHO