TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY (TOP) RELATED INFERTILITY IN WOMEN IN AKWA IBOM STATE

The study attempted to find out the TOP related infertility in women in Akwa Ibom State. One research question was asked and answered and one hypothesis formulated and tested. The population of the study comprised patients of University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) and Vesico Vaginal Fistula Hospital (VVF) hospital who had fertility related cases. The sample size was 320 patients. Data was obtained through their records and analyzed by Mean Percentage and ANOVA. The hypothesis was tested at .05 level of significance. The study revealed that TOP had greater effect on women infertility. The researcher recommended for proper health education, particularly sex education and information about acceptable family planning methods for all male and female secondary school children. Government should make skilled personnel and facilities available to all for the procedure. Government should also make laws that will enhance this procedures, thus preventing quacks and charlatans from taking advantage of those in need of the services