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Table 2 Distribution of patients according to reasons for termination of pregnancy

From: Bowel perforation secondary to illegally induced abortion: a tertiary hospital experience in Tanzania

Reason for termination of pregnancy

Frequency

Percentage

Fear of expulsion from school

62

91.2

Does not want patents or others to know about the pregnancy

60

88.2

Too young to have a child

45

66.1

Has relationship problem

34

50.0

Cannot afford a child

23

33.8

Reasons not documented

18

26.5