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Provision of menstrual products lowers school absenteeism in adolescent girls in coastal Kenya: findings from a quasi experimental study
Introduction Despite global recognition of menstrual health as a public health priority, challenges in menstrual hygiene management (MHM) continue to …
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Young women's healthcare screening behaviours and sexual autonomy in Ghana: a spatial distribution and socioeconomic inequality analysis of a large population-based survey
Introduction: In Ghana, disparities in screening behaviours and sexual autonomy persist across socioeconomic and geographic lines. This study examined the …
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“Should I tell him I have something in my vagina?” Female sex workers’ perceptions and experiences of using a menstrual cup, and client reactions: A qualitative study in Western Kenya
Introduction: -dominant vaginal microbiome. The menstrual disc, a type of menstrual cup, is positioned near the cervix and can remain …
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A descriptive qualitative study of pregnancy experiences, care and decision-making amongst South African adolescent girls and young women
Background: Pregnancy among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) remains a key public health concern, shaped by wider socio-cultural and …
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Epidemioclinical profile and psychological experience of women consulting for primary infertility at the university hospital of angre about 160 cases
Background: Infertility is a real public health problem today with clinical and psychological aspects. Objective: To improve the care and …
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Strengthening Kenya's public health response to reproductive coercion and intimate partner violence in family planning clinics: applying the FRAME + IS approach
Background: Reproductive coercion (RC) and intimate partner violence (IPV) undermine reproductive autonomy and are prevalent among women seeking family planning …
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Predictors of quality of family planning counselling in Ethiopia: multilevel analysis of the SPA survey 2021/22
Background: High-quality family planning (FP) counselling is essential for informed contraceptive choice, reducing discontinuation, and improving reproductive health. However, many …
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Determinant of women's autonomy in sexual and reproductive health decision-making in Tanzania: a multilevel analysis of 2022 demographic and health survey
Background: The critical importance of women's autonomy in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) decision-making overall well-being is widely recognized. Existing …
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Abortion providers as human rights defenders: policy priorities for South Africa
South Africa's Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (CTOP) protects legal abortion access, yet systemic service delivery barriers persist, limiting …
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Factors influencing preconception care awareness and knowledge among women in Africa: a systematic review
Background: Preconception care (PCC) plays a critical role in enhancing maternal and neonatal health by addressing risk factors before pregnancy. …
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Financial barriers and inequalities in healthcare access across East Africa: evidence from demographic and health surveys
Background: Financial barriers are a critical impediment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. In East Africa, …
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Challenges associated with sexually transmitted infection partner notification approaches in Africa: a scoping review protocol
Background Despite extensive prevention efforts, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major public health concern across Africa. Partner notification (PN) …
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The “puberty deadline”: cultural constructions of maturity, anticipated shame, and child marriage as a perceived risk-mitigation strategy in rural Niger
Introduction: In rural Niger, child marriage remains highly prevalent, often functioning as a mechanism of risk mitigation. This qualitative study …
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Exploring prevalence of risky sexual behavior among adolescents in selected high schools of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe: a mixed-method study protocol
Introduction: Risky sexual behaviour (RSB) among adolescents in Zimbabwe is a major public health issue, contributing to high rates of …
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Editorial: Access and barriers to reproductive health services among immigrants and populations in conflict zones
Introduction Access to reproductive health care is a fundamental human right, recognized by leading international health organizations including the United …
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Global burden, disparities, and determinants of postpartum haemorrhage among women who gave birth: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Background Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a preventable yet leading cause of maternal death, demanding urgent attention and action. Every year, …
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Talking about PrEP: South African adolescent girls and young women's communication about pre-exposure prophylaxis with partners, parents and peers
Background: High rates of HIV among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) persist as a critical public health issue in …
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Phone calls to enhance PrEP persistence among Kenyan women accessing postabortal care: a cluster randomized trial
Introduction: In Kenya, young women face dual epidemics of HIV and unintended pregnancy, yet provision of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) …
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Knowledge and experiences of adolescent girls and young women in the use of sexual reproductive health and HIV services at health facilities in Maputo City, Mozambique
Introduction: Knowledge and use of sexual reproductive health and human immunodeficiency virus (SRH and HIV) services are crucial for the …
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Evidence and determinants of post-abortion family planning utilization among women of reproductive age in Africa: an umbrella review
Background Post-abortion family planning (PAFP), ideally initiated within 48 h, is crucial for preventing unplanned pregnancies. Repeat-induced abortion remains a …