scholarly journals Reproductive health experts warn women not to abandon birth control

2013 ◽  
Vol 185 (11) ◽  
pp. E517-E518
Author(s):  
J. Tibbetts
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Health Experts

Reproductive Health in Post-Transition Mongolia: Global Discourses and Local Realities

2004 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 171-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Rak ◽  
Craig Janes
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Scientific Language ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
Reproductive Decision ◽  
Reproductive Decision Making ◽  
Health Circles ◽  
Technological Methods ◽  
Reproductive Health Policy

AbstractGlobal reproductive health policy is based on assumptions, couched in scientific language, that technological methods of birth control are superior to traditional methods, use of these methods is more modern and "rational" than alternatives, and abortion should not be considered a form of birth control. The authority these assumptions have achieved in global health circles prevents alternative options from being considered. Our research on women's birth control experiences in Mongolia suggests that reproductive health programs based on such global assumptions fail to consider the local cultural contexts of reproductive decision-making address women's needs, and are therefore seriously flawed.

Correlates of Receiving Reproductive Health Care Services Among U.S. Men Aged 15 to 44 Years

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 358-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina J. Chabot ◽  
Carrie Lewis ◽  
Heike Thiel de Bocanegra ◽  
Philip Darney
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Physical Exam ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Reproductive Health Care ◽  
To Receive

Men have a significant role in reproductive health decision making and behavior, including family planning and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).Yet studies on reproductive health care of men are scarce. The National Survey of Family Growth 2006-2008 provided data that allowed assessment of the predisposing, enabling, and need factors associated with men’s receipt of reproductive health services in the United States. Although more than half (54%) of U.S. men received at least one health care service in the 12 months prior to the survey, far fewer had received birth control counseling/methods, including condoms (12%) and STD/HIV testing/STD treatment (12%). Men with publicly funded health insurance and men who received physical exam were more likely to receive reproductive health services when compared with men with private health insurance and men who did not receive a physical exam. Men who reported religion was somewhat important were significantly more likely to receive birth control counseling/ methods than men who stated religion was very important. The pseudo- R2 (54%), a measure of model fit improvement, suggested that enabling factors accounted for the strongest association with receiving either birth control counseling/ methods or STD/HIV testing/STD treatment.

scholarly journals The Health of Women and Girls in the Middle East and North Africa

1970 ◽  
pp. 18-20
Author(s):  
Randa Abul-Husn
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
North Africa ◽  
World Population ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Medical Assistance ◽  
Abortion Debate ◽  
Women And Girls ◽  
The Right

Female health has become a major issue and priority in the nineties. Reproductive health is highest on the agenda of world population issues, starting with the abortion debate, to the Vatican's condemnation of the use of unnatural birth control methods and women's demand for the right to control their own bodies, and the need for proper and reliable medical assistance, keeping in mind the disparity between developed and developing countries.

scholarly journals Sexual Behaviour and Reproductive Health of Women in North Sulawesi Province: A Secondary Data Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Indriani Yauri ◽  
Brigitte Inez Maitimo ◽  
Vervando J. Sumilat ◽  
Junita J J. Koilam
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Pregnancy Complications ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
North Sulawesi ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction: Although health promotion strategies have been made to promote reproductive health, women’s reproductive health problems have not dropped significantly. This study aimed to examine the relationship between early sexual behavior and reproductive health of women of reproductive-aged 15-49 years old for North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Methods: Descriptive correlational design was used to examine the relationship between the age of first sexual intercourse and pregnancy complications, decision making about the use of birth control, and knowledge about HIV-AIDS.  Data were obtained from 585 women aged 15-49-year-old selected from the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey (SDKI 2017). Results: Cramer’s V correlation coefficient showed a strong correlation between age at first sexual intercourse and pregnancy complications and moderate correlation between decision making about the use of birth control, and knowledge about HIV-AIDS. Forty percent of sexually active women were 10-19 years old. In addition, decisions about the use of contraceptive strategies among those ages have the potential to be not users in accordance with rational contraception use because they might not seek health workers’ advice. This study also found a low proportion of women understood HIV transmission. Conclusions: Findings from this study affirm the hypothesis that women’s sexual behavior correlates with their reproductive health. Therefore, improving sexual behavior may improve reproductive health. These findings also may be used to inform the effectiveness of the implemented reproductive health programs in North Sulawesi Province.  Several culturally sensitive strategies are recommended to overcome problems and improve reproductive health.

Re-production at Stake: Experiences of Family Planning and Fertility among Amdo Tibetan Women

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 321-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Schrempf
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Cultural Norms ◽  
Qinghai Province ◽  
Economic Production ◽  
Norms And Values ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Public Clinics

Abstract Biographical interviews with Tibetan women in rural Amdo (Qinghai Province, China) indicate that many women above 40 years of age experienced family planning as a threat to their reproductive health, social status and economic production. Even though family planning, implemented since 1980, was experienced differently among the targeted women, they nevertheless addressed the same social pressure of having to reconcile normative birth control administered by the Chinese state with Tibetan socio-cultural norms and values of fertility focused upon preferences for sons. Renowned female Tibetan doctors in private and public clinics and hospitals were Tibetan women’s preferred and trusted addressees for voluntary birth control and reproductive health. I argue therefore, that in order to understand the effects of family planning on targeted Tibetan women, socio-cultural values of fertility need to be taken into account as they are expressed in women’s narratives of their bio-psycho-social, gendered and ethnic selves.

scholarly journals Sexual health and behaviors in the COVID-19 pandemic era: a systematic review protocol

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kowsar Qaderi ◽  
Masoumeh Namadian ◽  
Rahim Sharafkhani ◽  
Nahid Rahmani ◽  
Sajjad Ghane Ezabadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
World Health ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Sexual Rights ◽  
The World ◽  
Gender Based

Abstract Background: Sexual health as an essential component of life, has been affected by COVID-19 pandemic. Changing in sexual life has consequences for couples and society. A critical review of current literature on sexual function in general populations will shed light on possible determinants as well as at-risk groups. Thus, the aim of this systematic review is to assess the consequences of COVID-19 on sexual and reproductive health. Methods/Design: A systematic review of literature on data reporting changings of individuals’ sexual life during the COVID-19 pandemic will be performed. The scientific databases of PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, the World Health Organization, as well as protocols and guideline related to sexual health, behaviors, function and practices will be systematically searched from the onset of the disease in the world until August 15, 2021. We will consider, appraise, and synthesize studies including the change of sexual function and behaviour (physical, emotional, mental and relational health), SRH-care and services (contraception, birth control, STIs management), and sexual rights (gender-based and sexual minorities violence). Screening of search results and extraction of data from included studies will be conducted cooperatively by two authors. The quality of the studies will be appraised and documented. Results will be compiled and presented in evidence tables. Risk of bias (the quality assessment) will be evaluated by two review authors using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) tool. This protocol has been conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses protocols (PRISMA-P) guidelines. Also, this protocol is registered in PROSPERO with number CRD42021275387.Discussion: Given the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the people’s sexual life and reproductive health, this review aims to provide accurate information on different aspects of sexual function and behavior in populations from various age groups, cultures, and sexual orientations sexual health and reproductive care delivery (contraception, and birth control, SDTs management) and sexual rights (gender-based and sexual minority, sexual violence) to provide a better understanding of COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on people’s sexual lives The findings could be used by health planners and health care providers to address the adverse effects of this period on reproductive health and sexual lives. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42021275387

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