Reasons for delay in reaching healthcare with severe abortion-related morbidities in Jigawa state, Nigeria

Maternal near-miss events are a key measure of maternal health; abortion-related complications are one source of near-miss events. To understand the pathway to care of women with severe abortion-related events in a fragile context, this study conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with women who obtained treatment at a referral hospital in Jigawa State, Nigeria, in 2020–2021. The Three Delays Model is used to examine impediments in reaching care.