Using a sample of 656 men and 930 women from rural Malawi in 2000, the authors examined the association between various individual and community level factors, as well as participation in social groups, and four reproductive health outcomes: intentions to use any contraceptives in the next six months, current use of modem contraceptives, wanting an HIV test, and having had an HIV test. Women in...

BACKGROUND Young adolescents and unmarried women in low and middle income countries face challenges in accessing family planning services. One factor likely to limit contraceptive use is the attitude and opinion of local stakeholders such as community leaders and health workers. Much of the existing evidence on this topic focuses on women who have already started childbearing. Using primary qua...

OBJECTIVES In China, considerable stigma surrounds sexual activity, contraception use and abortion among young unmarried women, and sex work remains illegal. This study examines characteristics of adolescent female sex workers (FSWs) associated with contraceptive use and abortion in Kunming, China. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted between July 2010 and February 2011. Adolescen...

BACKGROUND According to the 2014 World Population Data Sheet, Nigeria has one of the highest fertility and lowest contraceptive prevalence rates around the world. However, research suggests that national contraceptive prevalence rate overshadows enormous spatial variations in reproductive behavior in the country. OBJECTIVE I examined the variations in women's socioeconomic status and modern c...

The main aim of the study was to determine knowledge and use of modern contractive methods among reproductive age group rural women in Zambia. The study is a descriptive cross-sectional study of 105 randomly selected rural women. Data was collected using semi-structured interview schedule and analyzed using EPI Info version 6 statistical packages. The findings revealed that 63% of the responden...

Background: India was the first country in world to adapt a national population control program 1952. So, it is important for couples and society as whole understand adopt methods of family planning. Use contraceptives can prevent at least 25% all maternal deaths by preventing unintended pregnancies unsafe abortions also protect against sexually transmitted infections.Methods: A cross-sectional...

Background. Delays in postpartum contraceptive use may increase risk for unintended or rapid repeat pregnancies. The postpartum care visit (PPCV) is a good opportunity for women to discuss family planning options with their health care providers. This study examined the association between PPCV attendance and modern contraceptive use using data from a managed care organization. Methods. Claims ...

Published data on the relative safety of second and third generation oral contraceptives (OCs) is critically assessed. The original four studies published in 1995/1996 and their conclusions are examined in detail, including comments made by other investigators. Each study has advantages and flaws which are balanced in detail. Newer studies are then examined in the same manner. All recent papers...

OBJECTIVE To determine the willingness to pay (WTP) and the benefit-cost of modern contraceptives delivered through the public sector in Nigeria. METHODS Data were collected from 4517 randomly selected households. The WTP for the 6 major contraceptive methods available in the public sector was elicited. Logistic regression was used to determine whether the decision to state a positive WTP amo...