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A new evidence synthesis was published:2022, Abortion care guideline
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GuidelineHealth worker roles in providing safe abortion care and post-abortion contraception
Year of Publication2015
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Retired
Context specific recommendation
Only in specific contexts
Pre- and post-abortion counselling. Health worker. Lay health workers: Recommended in specific circumstances
Notes and Remarks
We recommend this option in limited circumstances in contexts where the health-care provider managing the procedure is unavailable to provide counselling or the woman needs additional support