Differential access to facilities for medical termination of pregnancy and delivery in India: A secondary analysis

IntroductionEmerging evidence suggests a difference in access to facilities for medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) and delivery among women different regions the country. However, we lack assessments at large scale across all geographies. Our study aims describe percent contribution private public sectors institutional deliveries MTP India.MethodsA secondary data analysis using Health Management Information System statistics was performed. We obtained selective regarding total number conducted institutions. The standard reports period between April 2018 March 2019 were analyzed. states (n = 29) union territories 7) dichotomized into regions, namely north, south, east, west, north-east, central.ResultsA part underwent abortions sector southern western India like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra. Women most northern opted as well abortions, except Punjab Haryana. On contrary, Bihar, Nagaland, Union Delhi Dadra Nager Haveli had high percentage health facilities.ConclusionThis differential highlights need assess underlying factors immediate actions by policy-makers. Ensuring safe good quality abortion services is means assure sexual reproductive rights government.