PREFACE
Bibliography compilation is a compulsory
requirement for the partial fulfillment for the award of National Diploma of
Federal Polytechnic, Oko in the Library and Information Science Department,
hence my undertaking of this compilation.
This compilation is done to minimize, if
not to dominate the problem being encountered by students, teachers and
researchers hence, this reading list on the topic Abortion in Nigeria
(2009-2012).
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgement
Introduction
Entries
Author Index
Chronological index
Source index
Subject index
INTRODUCTION
Abortion is the removal or explusion of
an anbryo or foetus from the uterus, resulting or causing its death. This can
be spontaneously as miscarriage or other meals. “Abortion” can refer to an
induced procedure at any point during human pregnancy. It is sometimes
medically defined as either miscarriage or induced termination before the point
of variability. Through history, abortion has been induced by various methods
and the moral and legal aspects of abortion is subject to intense debate in
many parts of the world/Jones et al ….. 2004).
However, a clearer definition of
Abortion is the removal of a growing embryo or foetus from uterus from which it
is attached. This general definition covers spontaneously abortion
(Miscarriage) and induced abortion but distinguished both from premature birth.
Live or still. Golden (2001) stated that certain authorities seem to complicate
the issue by defining abortion as termination, expulsion or detachment of
foetus or fertilized ovum before its time of viability. In general a foetus is
not viable before the 18th
weeks of gestation. The following medical terms are used to categorize
abortion.
1. Spontaneous
Abortion (Miscarriage):- Spontaneous abortion, according to Mules (2001) is
the sudden termination or explosion of the foetus/pregnancy. It is
characterized by complaints of feeling of uneasiness before the unset of
specific signs and symptoms, by the mother such as vaginal bleeding that is,
brown spotting or bright red blood. Spontaneous abortion can be due to
accidental trauma or natural causes, most miscarriages are due to uncorrected
replication of chromosomes; they can also be caused by environmental factors.
2. Induced
Abortion: This is an abortion brought about by interference either by
therapeutic or elective abortion as a result of deliberate human action.
(Roche, 2004).
3. Therapeutic
Abortion:- An abortion performed either
a) To save the life of the pregnant women
b) To preserve the woman’s physical or mental health.
c) Terminate pregnancy that would result in a
child born with a congenital disorder that would be fatal or association with
significant morbidity.
d) Selecting reduce the number of foetus to
lessen health risks association with multiple pregnancies.
In United Kingdom, legal termination
of pregnancy is a therapeutic procedure carried out under the terms of the 1967
abortion act (United Kingdom Abortion Act, 2011). Before this type of abortion
can be carried out 12 registered medical practitioners should be of the opinion
that the pregnancy should be terminated and consent must be obtained from
husband and wife. The procedure is performed after an agreement must have been
reached between the two doctors.
4. Elective Abortion:
This is an abortion performed at will by an individual in contravention of the
Abortion Act (United Kingdom Abortion Act, 2011). This type of abortion of
performed for any other reason. Such procedures are illegal and punishable by
imprisonment especially in country like Nigeria. It is attempted by
unqualified, non-expert person or non-medical (quack) practitioner. It can also
be done by patients herself by ingesting corrosive substances such as taking
blece, potash, lime or excessive salt.
The
world-wide legal states of abortion ranges from complete prohibition to
elective procedures at the request of the pregnant woman. Olitan (2010) opined
that in the environmental concerns.
Social-economic development and recognition of the right of women to control
their own fertility and aided by technological innovational. Abortion has gradually emerged from an aura of social
ambivalence. However, abortion has continued ranging debates in political,
social, medical, theological and legal fields (Christian 1999). To this end,
two major camps has remerged namely:-
a)
The pro-choice
b)
The pro-life
The
pro-choice fights for the legalization of abortion and hence that a woman
should have the right to decide whether
or not to have her baby while pro-life activist on the other hand fight for the
right of the unborn child to live and hence are vehemently opposed to the
legalization of abortion (Christian 1999).
BIBLIOGRAPHIC
ENTRIES ON ABORTION IN NIGERIA
ABORTION
1. Adebala, Benson. 2009. What is Abortion. In Love and Life. P. 10-20. Ondo; African University Publisher.
2.
Adebala, Bension – 2010. What is Abortion in Love and Life. P. 10-30 Ondo;
African Publisher.
3.
Adebenjo, Kamso. 2009. Complications in Abortion. The Guardian. 10 June, P. 21.
4.
Adewole, I.F. 2009. Abortion in Nigeria;
A major health problem in Eliminating Unsafe abortion in Nigeria. Nigeria Medical
Association. Ota.
5.
______________ et al 2010. Contraceptive
usage among abortion seekers in Nigeria. West
African Journal Med. 21 (2) P.112 - 114.
6.
Adinina, JIB. etal. 2010. Awareness and
Practice of post abortion care services
among health care professionals in south eastern Nigeria. The south east Asian
Journal of Tropical medicine and public health . p. 696 - 704.
7.
Adeyemo, Joshua. 2009. Abortion is the only option Punch. 15 March. P. 22.
8.
Agarrtha, J. 2009. Abortion; Breaking the culture of silence. Champion.
9. July, P. 34-37.
9.
Amadi, John. 2010. Say No to Child
tourism. Christian outlook. 4 April, p. 24.
10.
Asiegbu, Livinus. 2009. Contraceptive
without pains weekly star. 3 Feb. P. 8.
11.
Chukwuma, Helen. 2009. Dangerous of Abortion. Fides 31 Dec., P. 32.
12.
Dickson, D.O 2009. How can abortion six month pregnancy. Hints. July 7, P. 24.
13.
Edore, Beanly. 2010. Modern ways of
removing unwanted pregnancy. Nigeria
observer. 15 March. P. 25.
14.
Efosa, Joseph. 2009. Ovulation following
Abortion with a historical and
cycological study. Fides 3 Nov. P. 16-17.
15.
Emeka, Ike. 2009. Family Planning and Abortion. In catch a man and keep him. P. 80-90.
Benin City Rozine publisher.
16.
Ezennonna, N.A. 2010. Risk involved in Abortion. Nigeria Tribune. 17 October, P. 21..
17.
Gbadi, Fred. 2010 Social and cultural
aspect of family planning method. Daily Champion. 1 Sept. P. 17.
18.
Ikeh, Chidubem. 2009. Development in Abortion control. Sunday Concord. 21 Sept. P. 29.
19.
Inegbenebor., U. 2012. Conceptual Model
for the prevention of maternality in Nigeria. Tropical Doctor. April 27.
P. 25-35.
20.
James, T. 2010. Abortion is dangerous. Vanguard 22 May, P. 44.
21.
Mbah, Dorath. 2011. Medical Sociology of
Abortion. The New Watch. Aug. 5 P.
61-68.
22.
Mbamalu,
N.D.
2009. Legalizing abortion. Fides. August
8. P. 18.
23.
Monode, M.A. 2011. Abortion and its effect. In a book on family
planning and contraceptive. P. 70-172.
24.
Muojekwu, Charles. 2009. Abortion is the only option. Punch. 15 March p. 22.
25.
Nath,
D.C.
2010. What is Abortion. Nigeria
Tribune. 10 Sept. P. 20.
26.
Nnamdi, Chike. 2010. Abortion and Health. In sociology of medicine. P.
70-71.
27.
Nwadozie, Charles. 2010. Family Planning
accessibility and Practice. The news watch. 31 Jan, P. 34-35.
28.
Obazee, Iyobosa. 2009. How young females
can avoid abortion. Punch 29 Aug.
P. 34-35.
29.
Odusanya, Ronke. 2010. Why women suffer
may be complications from abortion. Punch.
16 June, P. 1-2.
30.
Okagbue, O.C. 2009. Abortion in Nigeria. Nigeria Medical practitioners,
16. P. 135-137.
31.
Okeke, Amechi. 2010. Abortion, breaking the culture of silence. Champion.
9 Aug. P. 34-35.
32.
Okonofua, F.E. 2009. Unwanted Pregnancy,
Unsafe Abortion and the Law in
Nigeria.
Tropical Journal of onstitrics and Gynecology. Vol. 29. P. 515-517.
33.
Okosun, B. 2011. There are dangerous in abortion. Health care Feb. 17, P. 18.
34.
Oludara, Adede. 2011. Ways to prevent abortion. Punch and Feb., P. 18-20.
35.
Olufalage, Musa. 2011. Pregnancy
instantly aborted independent. 8 Fe., P. 18-20.
36.
Onyekwu. 2012. Abortion is killing our health No. vol. 6, P. 16.
37.
Ossai, Mary. 2009. Abortion and Health. Punch. Nov. 16P. 31.
38.
Paul, C. 2010. Abortion among young girls. Vanguard. 22 June. P.
19.
39.
Uche, I.I. 2009. Family Planning and abortion. Nigeria observer, 20 July, P. 20.
40.
Ukachukwu, Ndubuisi. 2010. Abortion and barrenness Health care. Feb., P. 6-8.
41.
Umeh, E. 2010. Abortion Bill faces Mounting opposition. Daily Times
(15); P. 6-9.
42.
Wolusiwe, J.A. 2011. Question on Abortion. Concord
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