Table 4 Attitude towards induced abortion among private college students in Ambo town, 2022 (n = 631)
Variables | Disagree n (%) | Neutral n (%) | Agree n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
If your sister, relative or friend encounter unwanted pregnancy, it is good if advised on induced abortion | 4 (0.6) | 27 (4.3) | 602 (95.4) |
Induced abortion should be recommended to every woman with unwanted pregnancy | 41 (6.5) | 27 (4.3) | 563 (89.2) |
Induced abortion should be fully legalized and accessibleinEthiopia | 28 (4.4) | 19 (3.0) | 584 (92.6) |
Induced abortion has no complication | 102 (16.2) | 75 (11.9) | 454 (71.9) |
Induced abortion can kill because of its complications | 486 (77.0) | 59 (9.4) | 86 (13.6) |
Abortion should be done every where | 560 (88.7) | 44 (7.0) | 27 (4.3) |
The outcome of abortion done in health institution and by traditional practitioners is almost similar | 596 (94.5) | 23 (3.6) | 12 (1.9) |
All women who undertake induced abortion will suffer negative mental health effects | 447 (70.8) | 78 (12.36) | 104 (16.48) |
Contraceptive cannot prevent unwanted pregnancy | 544 (86.2) | 79 (12.5) | 8 (1.3) |
It is Pregnant women whoshould decide to abort or not but not her family or clinicians | 37 (5.9) | 24 (3.8) | 570 (90.3) |