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Abortion legalized: Challenges ahead

Objective: To see whether advocacy for abortion law and comprehensive abortion care (CAC) sites after legalization of abortion in Nepal is adequate among educated people (above school leaving certificate). Method: 150 participants were assigned randomly who agreed to be in the survey and were given structured questionnaires to find out their perception of abortion and CAC sites. Result: Majority know abortion is legalized and majority have positive attitude about legalization of abortion, however majority are not aware of abortion service in CAC sites and none knew the cost of abortion service Conclusion: Proper and adequate advocacy of the new abortion law and CAC service is essential. Key words: Abortion law, CAC site, Advocacy