Table 2

Characteristics of abortion providers (n=23)

Interview participantsnAge (years)Sex (n)
MaleFemale
Formal abortion providers (n=10)
Midwives530–505
General practitioners239–422
Gynaecologists1551
Physician assistants1311
Public health nurses1591
Informal abortion providers (n=13)
Pharmacy workers (n=8)
 Pharmacists230–402
 Dispensing technicians326–3021
 Pharmacy assistants320–2421
Herb sellers (n=5)520–7014