NJIKO: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Humanities, Law, Education and Social Sciences

The study examines the relationship between abortion rates and access to contraception, as well as the consequences for reproductive health outcomes, in order to demonstrate the significance of addressing contraception access in lowering abortion rates. It draws from studies that examine the effects of socioeconomic factors, access to contraception, and ethical issues related to reproductive healthcare on abortion rates. The reproductive choices and access to contraception of individuals are greatly influenced by socioeconomic factors, including income, education, social support networks, and healthcare services. These factors also contribute to regional and population-level differences in abortion rates. The study emphasizes the value of comprehensive reproductive healthcare services in fostering reproductive autonomy, averting unwanted pregnancies, and safeguarding the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. These services include contraception counseling, education, and access to a variety of contraceptive methods. In summary, the goal of this paper is to address access to contraception which is critical to lowering the prevalence of abortion, advancing reproductive autonomy, and accomplishing more general public health and social justice objectives. Policymakers, healthcare professionals, and advocates may fight to create environments where people can make informed decisions about their reproductive life, free from coercion and injustice, by giving investments in contraception availability and reproductive healthcare infrastructure priority.

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