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Assessing Information and Counselling Provision for Medical Abortion Care in Pharmacies Versus Clinics: Secondary Analysis of Two Non-Inferiority Cohort Studies

Using data from Cambodia and Ghana, Ipas authors compare the SMA information and counseling provided by pharmacists to women with that provided by a health provider at a clinic. While pharmacists and clinic-based providers focused on different aspects of SMA counseling, results indicate that both cadres would benefit from training to ensure their clients receive the best information and counseling possible.

Authors: Nathalie Kapp, Ayaga A. Bawah, Bunsoth Mao, Caesar Agula, Jamie L. Menzel, Samuel K. Antobam, Patrick O. Asuming, Vonthanak Saphonn, Elisabeth Eckersberger, Erin E. Pearson
Published In: BJOG
External Publication Date: August 31, 2025