Experiences of black adolescents who chose to terminate their pregnancies

Winnie Seipati Mpshe, Antoinette Gmeiner, Sandra van Wyk

Abstract


The "Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act" (No. 92 of 1996) determines that a woman, including a 12-year old pregnant adolescent, can choose to terminate a pregnancy without the consent of parents, guardian or friends.

Opsomming
Die "Wet op Keuse van Terminasie van Swangerskap" (No. 92 van 1996) bepaal dat 'n vrou, insluitend 'n 12-jarige swanger addolesent, kan kies om haar swangerskap te bemdig sonder haar ouers, voog of vriende se goedkeuring.

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