Cameroon, a country in Central Africa, has a lot of different places and people. When it comes to family planning, not everyone has the same access. This isn't just about where you live, but also about your situation in life. Let's dive into the facts. Family planning is a big deal. It's about giving people the power to decide when and if they want to have children....
The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), held in 1994, marked a turning point in how we think about reproductive rights. It was meant to put an end to population control and pave the way for better family planning. But, like many big deals, it had its compromises. Three decades later, it's a good time to look back at those compromises a...
Muslim communities are known to have an unsatisfied demand for family planning, yet many people are uncertain about birth control because they are worried it will conflict with their religious beliefs- their families and emotional well-being on the line. Tanzania is one of those countries. This is especially true in Tanzania where a part of the country's Islamic c...
Ever wondered how weight-loss surgery influences family planning? In Switzerland, bariatric healthcare pros were quizzed about their views on reproductive health after these surgeries. The big question: how does morbid obesity and the weight loss journey affect fertility, pregnancy results, and birth control methods? This study dug deep into what these healthcare exp...
President Trump has made a significant shift in global health aid policy. He's directed his administration to block recipients of U. S. foreign aid from discussing abortion as an option with patients. This action, known as the "global gag rule, " has been implemented by many Republican presidents before. However, Trump's version is the most expansive, affecting all g...
You might think that with all the support and great ideas, family planning would be a breeze in poor and middle-income countries. But guess what? It's not. The World Health Organization (WHO) has figured out that something's blocking the way. They call these blocks "bottlenecks. " So, they've made a special plan to spot these bottlenecks and find clever ways to get a...
In many parts of the world, people want to have a say in their families - how many kids, when, and if they want them at all. This is called reproductive agency. We looked into how this freedom is linked with values and attitudes about sexual health, reproductive rights, and gender equality in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. We used data from the 2020-21 World Values S...
Did you know that young women in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, are facing a major challenge when it comes to planning their families? Experts are digging deep into why there's such a big difference between the need for contraception and actual usage. It's like a puzzle—some areas have better access, while others are left behind. This isn't just about nu...
In Pakistan, family planning services can do wonders for women's health and society's well-being. These services can lower the risks of maternal and infant deaths by reducing unwanted pregnancies and abortions. The government has been working hard to promote these services among the people. But how effective are these programs? It all boils down to how much women kno...
In Europe, HIV is still a big problem among women, and many chances to test for it are missed. Family Planning Centers (FPCs) should offer HIV testing, but they often don't. A small study in France checked if it's possible and acceptable for FPC staff who aren't doctors to offer quick HIV tests to visitors and their companions, even if they don't have a medical appoi...