scholarly journals Are Sexual and Reproductive Health Policies Designed for All? Vulnerable Groups in Policy Documents of Four European Countries and Their Involvement in Policy Development

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 663-671 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olena Ivanova ◽  
Tania Dræbel ◽  
Siri Tellier
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Policy Documents

scholarly journals Determinants of Sexual and Reproductive Health among Brazilian youth (aged 18 to 29 years old)

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 211
Author(s):  
Miguel Barbosa Fontes ◽  
Rdrigo Campos Crivelaro ◽  
Alice Margini Scartezini ◽  
David Duarte Lima ◽  
Alexandre De Araújo Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Main Determinants

This study assessed the main determinants of sexual and reproductive health of Brazilian youth. It was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Medicine Faculty of the University of Brasília, and it received support from Paho and Brazilian Ministry of Health. 1.208 youngsters (18 to 29 years old) in 15 states and Federal District were interviewed at their residences, during the second semester of 2011. Margin of error, adjusted regional and nationally, was 2.8% (CI: 95%), regarding the assessed sample. A KAP scale (knowledge, attitudes, and practices) with 17 questions (-17 to +17 points) was generated. A questionnaire was pre-tested for consistency and validity analysis was performed. KAP scale was used as dependent variable in adjusted linear regression models. Mean KAP score was 5.65 points. Gaps in KAP were: 70% of the youth do not know when the fertility period of a woman is. 42% of youth do not recognize condoms as a method to prevent unwanted pregnancy and STDs. The main factors associated to explaining variances in KAP are gender, education, religion, access to health services, having had sexual intercourse in the last 12 months, and having friends as the main personal reference (p < 0.05). Youngsters with higher education, women, non-Protestant, who claim to know where to find health services have better KAP level of reproductive health. Studies are necessary to support public policies that increase the KAP levels in sexual and reproductive health of the most vulnerable groups, such as the segment comprising low education, men and Protestants.

scholarly journals Situation analysis for delivering integrated comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services in humanitarian crisis condition for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: protocol for a mixed-method study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. e028340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rushdia Ahmed ◽  
Nadia Farnaz ◽  
Bachera Aktar ◽  
Raafat Hassan ◽  
Sharid Bin Shafique ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Refugee Camps ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Situation Analysis ◽  
Humanitarian Crisis

IntroductionRohingya diaspora are one of the most vulnerable groups seeking refuge in camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, arising an acute humanitarian crisis. More than half of the Rohingya refugees are women and adolescent girls requiring quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. Minimum initial service package of SRH are being rendered in the refugee camps; however, WHO is aiming to provide integrated comprehensive SRH services to meet the unmet needs of this most vulnerable group. For sustainable and successful implementation of such comprehensive SRH service packages, a critical first step is to undertake a situation analysis and understand the current dimensions and capture the lessons learnt on their SRH-specific needs and implementation challenges. This situation analysis is pertinent in current humanitarian condition and will provide an overview of the needs, availability and delivery of SRH services for adolescent girls and women, barriers in accessing and providing those services in Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, and similar humanitarian contexts.Methods and analysisA concurrent mixed-methods design will be used in this study. A community-based household survey coupled with facility assessments as well as qualitative in-depth interviews, key informant interviews and focus group discussions will be conducted with community people of Rohingya refugee camps and relevant stakeholders providing SRH services to Rohingya population in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Survey data will be analysed using univariate, bivariate and multivariable regression statistics. Descriptive analysis will be done for facility assessment and thematic analysis will be conducted with qualitative data.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval from Institutional Review Board of BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health (2018-017-IR) has been obtained. Findings from this research will be disseminated through presentations in local, national and international conferences, workshops, peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs and interactive project report.

Conservative litigation against sexual and reproductive health policies in Argentina

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (44) ◽  
pp. 82-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Angélica Peñas Defago ◽  
José Manuel Morán Faúndes
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Policies

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Adolescents’ Sexual and Reproductive Health in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 13221
Author(s):  
Salima Meherali ◽  
Bisi Adewale ◽  
Sonam Ali ◽  
Megan Kennedy ◽  
Bukola (Oladunni) Salami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
School Closure ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Adolescents living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are struggling with accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, and COVID-19 has escalated the problem. The purpose of this review was to identify and assess the existing literature on the impact of the pandemic on SRH needs and access to services by adolescents in LMICs. A scoping review was conducted to collate findings on the topic. Searches were performed on eight databases. Data were extracted and categorized into various themes. After removing duplicates and performing a full-text reading of all articles, nine articles were included in our review. Our findings generated several themes related to adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include (1) limited access to sexual and reproductive health services, (2) school closure and increased rate of early marriages, (3) sexual or intimate partner violence during COVID-19, (4) disruption in maternity care, (5) adolescents’ involvement in risky or exploitative work, (6) intervention to improve sexual and reproductive health services during COVID-19, and (7) policy development related to adolescent sexual and reproductive health. Several recommendations were made on policies—for instance, the use of telemedicine and community-based programs as a way to deliver SRH services to adolescents during and after a pandemic.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Contraceptive Decision Making and Use Among Young Adolescents in Urban Lilongwe, Malawi: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gift Mtawali Dombola ◽  
Effie Chipeta ◽  
Wanangwa Chimwaza Manda
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptives ◽  
Young Adolescents ◽  
Group Discussions

Abstract Background: The prevalence of teenage pregnancies in Malawi is 29% and about 25% of married and 30% of unmarried adolescents (15-19) use contraceptives. Data on contraceptive use has focused on older adolescents (15-19) leaving out the young adolescents (10-14). This study assessed factors that influence contraceptive decision-making and use among young adolescents aged 10-14 years.Methods: This was a qualitative study which used Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) model to understand the processes that influence contraceptive decision making among young adolescents (10-14) in urban Lilongwe. The study was conducted in 6 youth health friendly service centers and in 12 youth clubs. Two focus group discussions and 26 in-depth interviews were conducted among sexually-active in and out of school young adolescents and key informants. The results are organized into themes identified during analysis.Results: Results showed that contraceptive decision making is influenced by social factors (individual, interpersonal, society) and adolescents` perceptions regarding hormonal contraceptives. There is also disconnect between Education and adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health policies.Conclusion: The findings suggest the need for empowering girls in decision making, addressing myths around contraceptives, and harmonization of Education and Sexual and Reproductive Health policies in the country.

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