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Determinant Of Unintended Pregnancy In Indonesia, Pika Novriani Lubis, Ratna Djuwita, Asri C. Adisasmita, Sudarto Ronoatmodjo, Maria Gayatri Apr 2024

Determinant Of Unintended Pregnancy In Indonesia, Pika Novriani Lubis, Ratna Djuwita, Asri C. Adisasmita, Sudarto Ronoatmodjo, Maria Gayatri

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Unintended pregnancy is a global health problem. The number of unintended pregnancies globally is still high, accounting for 1 in 4 pregnancies. In Indonesia, it occupies 15% of total pregnancies. However, studies discussing the determinants of unintended pregnancies in Indonesia were conducted on a small scale.

Methods: This cross-sectional research utilized the data of 15,316 respondents of the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey.

Results: The prevalence of unintended pregnancies in women with live births in the last 3–5 years was approximately 16%. The highest risk of unintended pregnancies was recorded for those with the youngest …


Father’S Role In Family Planning: A Case Study, Inara Muhammad Karim Jul 2023

Father’S Role In Family Planning: A Case Study, Inara Muhammad Karim

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

When a married couple decides the optimum time to start a family, how many children they want, how long they want to wait between kids, and the type of contraception they want to use it is called family planning. In Asian countries like Pakistan, men are decision makers inside the families and dominantly take decisions about contraception, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STI), finance distribution for antenatal care, childbirth, and nutrition requirements during pregnancy. Financial status, misconception, myths, and lack of knowledge about the use of contraception are a few factors apart from religion and culture which influence the father’s …


Effects Of Using An Application For Postpartum Contraceptive Use In Family Planning Counseling During Pregnancy, Lia Nurcahyani, Dyah Widiyastuti, Arief Tarmansyah Iman, Yanti Cahyati, Yeni Fitrianingsih May 2023

Effects Of Using An Application For Postpartum Contraceptive Use In Family Planning Counseling During Pregnancy, Lia Nurcahyani, Dyah Widiyastuti, Arief Tarmansyah Iman, Yanti Cahyati, Yeni Fitrianingsih

Kesmas

A decision-making tool for family planning flipchart is used for contraceptive counseling, but the use of this flipchart is suboptimal. In this study, primary study resulted in innovative decision-making tools for family planning applications. “Si KB Pintar” was also developed, a tool that women can use to discuss contraceptives with their husbands after family planning counseling. This study analyzed the effectiveness of family planning counseling during pregnancy by applying postpartum contraceptive use. Analytical quantitative quasi-experimental methods were used with a control group design. The sampling method was two-stage sampling. In the first stage, from 22 primary health care (PHC) in …


Determinants Of Quality Contraceptive Counselling Information Among Young Women In Sierra Leone: Insights From The 2019 Sierra Leone Demographic Health Survey, Quraish Sserwanja, Lilian Nuwabaine, Kassim Kamara, Milton W. Musaba May 2023

Determinants Of Quality Contraceptive Counselling Information Among Young Women In Sierra Leone: Insights From The 2019 Sierra Leone Demographic Health Survey, Quraish Sserwanja, Lilian Nuwabaine, Kassim Kamara, Milton W. Musaba

School of Nursing & Midwifery, East Africa

Background

The quality of contraceptive counseling information received by prospective clients of family planning services can greatly influence both the uptake and continued use of contraceptives. Therefore, an understanding of the level and determinants of quality contraception information among young women in Sierra Leon could inform family programs, with the aim of reducing the high unmet need in the country.

Methods

We analyzed secondary data from the 2019 Sierra Leone Demographic Health Survey (SLDHS). Participants were young women aged 15–24 years, who were using a family planning method (n = 1,506). Good quality family planning counselling was defined …


Impact Of Recent Abortion Legislation On Patient Trust In Healthcare Providers, Jasmine Tyson Ms May 2023

Impact Of Recent Abortion Legislation On Patient Trust In Healthcare Providers, Jasmine Tyson Ms

Dissertations & Theses (Open Access)

Trust is a key aspect of any patient-provider relationship as patients must rely on their healthcare providers (HCPs) to provide appropriate care and guidance, maintain confidentiality, and act in their best interests. Studies suggest that recent changes to abortion legislation have resulted in a loss of the patient-physician relationship, with individuals describing feelings of isolation and fear regarding safety and confidentiality, and many seeking information outside of the medical community. An anonymous survey was distributed among members of abortion support groups and advocacy organizations in the United States to assess how recent changes to abortion legislation may impact patient trust …


Unmet Need For Family Planning In Indonesia And Its Associated Factors, Dewi Nuryana, Restu Adya Cahyani, Sukma Rahayu, Nohan Arum Romadlona, Elvira Liyanto, Lovely Daisy, Wira Hartiti, Maria Evi Ratnawati, Budi Utomo, Robert Joseph Magnani Apr 2023

Unmet Need For Family Planning In Indonesia And Its Associated Factors, Dewi Nuryana, Restu Adya Cahyani, Sukma Rahayu, Nohan Arum Romadlona, Elvira Liyanto, Lovely Daisy, Wira Hartiti, Maria Evi Ratnawati, Budi Utomo, Robert Joseph Magnani

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: The unmet need for family planning in Indonesia has been stagnant since the early 2000s in the 10%–12% range with substantial socioeconomic and geographic disparities. This study sought to better understand the factors underlying the nonuse of contraceptives among women with an apparent need for family planning so that evidence-based corrective actions can be taken.

Methods: Three sources of quantitative data were used in the study—the 2017 Indonesia Demographic Health Survey, the 2018 Village Potential Survey, and the National Population and Family Planning Board service statistics. Further insights were obtained from online focus group discussions and in-depth …


What Makes A Family: How An Empowerment-Based Health Care Delivery Model Employs Family Planning To Positively Impact Families In Rural Maharashtra: A Study In Jamkhed, Ahmadneger, Sezin Sakmar Apr 2023

What Makes A Family: How An Empowerment-Based Health Care Delivery Model Employs Family Planning To Positively Impact Families In Rural Maharashtra: A Study In Jamkhed, Ahmadneger, Sezin Sakmar

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The paper examines how an empowerment-based health care delivery model employs family planning services to positively impact families in rural Maharashtra. Family planning services provide those with the ability to become pregnant the option to control their own reproductive lives, whether they choose in favor of or against having children. Contraceptive use advances people’s human rights to choose whether they want to bear children and how many children they want, and people should have the choice of their preferred contraceptive method. The paper examines this issue within the framework of the Comprehensive Rural Health Project’s Jamkhed Model. Through the Jamkhed …


The Role Of Gender Inequality And Health Expenditure On The Coverage Of Demand For Family Planning Satisfied By Modern Contraceptives: A Multilevel Analysis Of Cross-Sectional Studies In 14 Lac Countries, Laísa Rodrigues Moreira, Cauane Blumenberg, Beatriz Elena Caicedo Velasquez, Fernanda Ewerling, Alejandra Balandrán, Luis Paulo Vidaletti, Andrea Ramirez Varela, Franciele Hellwig, Rodolfo Gomez Ponce De Leon, Aluisio J D Barros, Mariangela Freitas Silveira, Fernando C Wehrmeister Mar 2023

The Role Of Gender Inequality And Health Expenditure On The Coverage Of Demand For Family Planning Satisfied By Modern Contraceptives: A Multilevel Analysis Of Cross-Sectional Studies In 14 Lac Countries, Laísa Rodrigues Moreira, Cauane Blumenberg, Beatriz Elena Caicedo Velasquez, Fernanda Ewerling, Alejandra Balandrán, Luis Paulo Vidaletti, Andrea Ramirez Varela, Franciele Hellwig, Rodolfo Gomez Ponce De Leon, Aluisio J D Barros, Mariangela Freitas Silveira, Fernando C Wehrmeister

Journal Articles

BACKGROUND: Despite international efforts to improve reproductive health indicators, little attention is paid to the contributions of contextual factors to modern contraceptive coverage, especially in the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region. This study aimed to identify the association between country-level Gender Inequality and Health Expenditure with demand for family planning satisfied by modern contraceptive methods (DFPSm) in Latin American sexually active women.

METHODS: Our analyses included data from the most recent (post-2010) Demographic and Health Survey or Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey from 14 LAC countries. Descriptive analyses and multilevel logistic regressions were performed. Six individual-level factors were included. …


Provider Perspectives On Fertility And Fertility Preservation Discussions Among Women With Cystic Fibrosis, Jessica Corcoran, Caitlyn Campbell, Sigrid Ladores Jan 2023

Provider Perspectives On Fertility And Fertility Preservation Discussions Among Women With Cystic Fibrosis, Jessica Corcoran, Caitlyn Campbell, Sigrid Ladores

APC Fund

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that primarily impacts the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. With advances in treatment and medications, the life expectancy of people with CF is continuing to increase with current life expectancy at 47 years of age. Given the increased life expectancy, people with CF are interested in childbearing but may have CF specific fertility issues that should be addressed by their CF healthcare provider. Currently, these conversations are not occurring or are suboptimal. This study aimed to investigate the practices of cystic fibrosis (CF) healthcare providers regarding fertility and fertility preservation (FP) discussions among women …


Teaching Family Planning In Nursing And Midwifery Schools: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study, Pauline Uwajeneza Aug 2022

Teaching Family Planning In Nursing And Midwifery Schools: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study, Pauline Uwajeneza

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository

High maternal mortality remains a global health issue. In 2017, approximately 295,000 women worldwide died from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth, and 94% of these maternal deaths occurred in low-income countries. Evidence shows that family planning (FP) improves maternal health outcomes and significantly contributes to the reduction of maternal mortality. Low FP uptake is partly attributed to inadequate education of health care providers to provide FP services. The purpose of this study was to describe nurse/midwife educators' understanding and enactment of teaching FP methods with nursing/midwifery students in educational programs. More precisely, the aim of this study was to …


Urban Family Planning In Sub-Saharan Africa: An Illustration Of The Cross-Sectoral Challenges Of Urban Health, Trudy Harpham, Moses Tetui, Robert Smith, Ferdinand Okwaro, Adriana Biney, Judith Helzner, James Duminy, Susan Parnell, John Ganle Jun 2022

Urban Family Planning In Sub-Saharan Africa: An Illustration Of The Cross-Sectoral Challenges Of Urban Health, Trudy Harpham, Moses Tetui, Robert Smith, Ferdinand Okwaro, Adriana Biney, Judith Helzner, James Duminy, Susan Parnell, John Ganle

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Africa

The multi-sectoral nature of urban health is a particular challenge, which urban family planning in sub-Saharan Africa illustrates well. Rapid urbanisation, mainly due to natural population increase in cities rather than rural–urban migration, coincides with a large unmet urban need for contraception, especially in informal settlements. These two phenomena mean urban family planning merits more attention. To what extent are the family planning and urban development sectors working together on this? Policy document analysis and stakeholder interviews from both the family planning and urban development sectors, across eight sub-Saharan African countries, show how cross-sectoral barriers can stymie efforts but also …


Effects Of Integrating Family Planning With Maternal, Newborn, And Child Health Services On Uptake Of Voluntary Modern Contraceptive Methods In Rural Pakistan: Protocol For A Quasi-Experimental Study, Zahid Memon, Sophie Reale, Wardah Ahmed, Rachael Spencer, Talib Hussain Lashari, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta, Hora Soltani Mar 2022

Effects Of Integrating Family Planning With Maternal, Newborn, And Child Health Services On Uptake Of Voluntary Modern Contraceptive Methods In Rural Pakistan: Protocol For A Quasi-Experimental Study, Zahid Memon, Sophie Reale, Wardah Ahmed, Rachael Spencer, Talib Hussain Lashari, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta, Hora Soltani

Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

Background: The uptake of modern contraceptive methods (MCMs) remains low, with 25% of women reporting their use in Pakistan. The overarching interventions covering service delivery platforms at facility and community levels necessitate the integration of family planning (FP) with maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) services.
Objective: The main aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of an integrated FP-MNCH service delivery model to increase coverage of MCMs in rural Pakistan. Moreover, we aim to measure the level of effectiveness of interventions regarding the uptake of MCMs.
Methods: A quasi-experimental, sequential, mixed methods study design with pre- and …


Improving Care Of Women Experiencing A Pregnancy, Belinda T. Ferguson Jan 2022

Improving Care Of Women Experiencing A Pregnancy, Belinda T. Ferguson

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

The purpose of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to provide evidence-based staff education at a pregnancy resource center to increase staff/patient engagement and communication by implementing a clinical practice change and use of a DNP student-developed discharge summary referral form (DRF) to assist with assessing patient’s needs, evaluating access to services and utilization of medical care and health promotion services. The overall aim of this project is to increase care with medical follow-up and seek to address improving engagement and communication with patients during their care and after discharge from the Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC). The major …


Perceptions Of Contraceptive Practice Among Arab American Victims Of Intimate Partner Violence, Linda Humaidan-Zayed Jan 2022

Perceptions Of Contraceptive Practice Among Arab American Victims Of Intimate Partner Violence, Linda Humaidan-Zayed

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

There has been limited research on Arab Americans as they are an unidentified minority population. The specific research problem addressed through this study is that there is little research pertaining to the role of intimate partner violence (IPV) in poor contraceptive practice among Arab Americans, contributing to the larger problem of unwanted pregnancies, reproductive coercion, and other aspects of reproductive health. The problem with a high prevalence rate of IPV among Arab American women is that they are more susceptible to becoming pregnant and not accessing the reproductive health services that they may need. Thus, the purpose of this qualitative …


Understanding Parents' Experiences With Children With Type 1 Diabetes: A Qualitative Inquiry, Justin A. Haegele, Steven K. Holland, Eddie Hill Jan 2022

Understanding Parents' Experiences With Children With Type 1 Diabetes: A Qualitative Inquiry, Justin A. Haegele, Steven K. Holland, Eddie Hill

Human Movement Sciences & Special Education Faculty Publications

Parenting is often described as a stress-inducing experience, which can be further complicated or made more stressful and anxiety-inducing when parenting children with chronic conditions such as type 1 diabetes (T1D). The incidence of T1D among children has risen and continues to rise globally, resulting in a need to understand the experiences of parenting children with T1D. The purpose of this qualitative inquiry was to explore the lived experiences, and the meaning ascribed to those experiences, of being a parent of a child with T1D. This qualitative study was conducted through an interpretivist paradigm and includes the experiences of 29 …


Exposure To Family Planning Messages And Teenage Pregnancy: Results From The 2017 Philippine National Demographic And Health Survey, Veincent Christian F. Pepito, Arianna Maever L. Amit, Clinton S. Tang, Luis Miguel B. Co, Neil Andrew K. Aliazas, Sarah J. De Los Reyes, Raymundo S. Baquiran, Lourdes Bernadette S. Tanchanco Jan 2022

Exposure To Family Planning Messages And Teenage Pregnancy: Results From The 2017 Philippine National Demographic And Health Survey, Veincent Christian F. Pepito, Arianna Maever L. Amit, Clinton S. Tang, Luis Miguel B. Co, Neil Andrew K. Aliazas, Sarah J. De Los Reyes, Raymundo S. Baquiran, Lourdes Bernadette S. Tanchanco

Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications

Background

Teenage pregnancy is known to have physical, emotional, and psychosocial effects. Because of these risks, family planning and contraception messages have been disseminated in various forms of media, but their association with teenage pregnancy has not been studied previously in the Philippines. This study aims to examine the association between exposure to various family planning and contraception messages disseminated in various media channels and pregnancy among Filipino women aged 15–19. The study also intended to examine interactions between the different media channels where these family planning and contraception messages are being disseminated on their effect on teenage pregnancy.

Methods …


Improving Access To Reproductive Life Planning Following Implementation Of One Key Question® In Practice, Ashley Wittler Dec 2021

Improving Access To Reproductive Life Planning Following Implementation Of One Key Question® In Practice, Ashley Wittler

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Abstract

Inadequate reproductive life planning (RLP) education is a widespread problem for women in the United States. This deficit leaves women without necessary guidance regarding contraceptive choices and maximizing pre-conception health. Use of RLP is endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Lack of use of an RLP tool in a large, multi-site obstetrical and gynecological practice located in the Metro East is an issue that greatly impacts the patient population. The goal was to initiate the use of an evidence-based RLP tool, known as One Key Question®. The use …


The Family Planning "Know-Do" Gap Among Married Women Of Reproductive Age In Urban Pakistan, S Yameen, Sidrah Nausheen, I Hussain, K Hackett, Arjumand Rizvi, Uzair Ansari, Zohra S. Lassi, D Canning, I Shah, Sajid Bashir Soofi Sep 2021

The Family Planning "Know-Do" Gap Among Married Women Of Reproductive Age In Urban Pakistan, S Yameen, Sidrah Nausheen, I Hussain, K Hackett, Arjumand Rizvi, Uzair Ansari, Zohra S. Lassi, D Canning, I Shah, Sajid Bashir Soofi

Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

Objective: To examine the prevalence and predictors of family planning (FP) know-do gaps among married women of reproductive age (MWRA) in low socio-economic urban areas of Karachi, Pakistan.
Design: This was a cross-sectional survey of randomly selected 7288 MWRA (16-49 years) to identify predictors of the know-do gap in FP using a logistic regression model.
Results: More than one third (35.5%) of MWRA had FP know-do gap, i.e., despite having a knowledge of contraceptives and desire to limit or delay childbearing, they were not using contraceptives. Women were less likely to use FP if they were getting older (25-35 years: …


Muslim Men’S Perceptions And Attitudes On Family Planning: A Qualitative Study In Wajir And Lamu Counties In Kenya, Batula Abdi, Jerry Okal, Gamal Serour, Marleen Temmerman Jul 2021

Muslim Men’S Perceptions And Attitudes On Family Planning: A Qualitative Study In Wajir And Lamu Counties In Kenya, Batula Abdi, Jerry Okal, Gamal Serour, Marleen Temmerman

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Africa

In patriarchal societies like Kenya, understanding men’s perceptions and attitudes on family planning is critical given their decision-making roles that affect uptake of contraception. Yet, most programmes mainly target women as primary users of contraceptive methods since they bear the burden of pregnancy. However, women-focused approaches tend to overlook gender power dynamics within relationships, with men wielding excessive power that determines contraception use or non-use. A qualitative study involving focus group discussions and in-depth interviews was conducted in the two predominantly Muslim communities of Lamu and Wajir counties, Kenya. Open-ended questions explored perspectives, attitudes and men’s understanding of contraception, family …


Knowledge, Attitude And Practices On Contraceptives In Married Women Of Odisha, Smitha Moonjelly Vijayan Dr, Mamata Das Mrs, Kajal Patwal Ms, Prachi Parichita Ms, Chhaya Sharma Ms, Vidya Seervi Ms Jul 2021

Knowledge, Attitude And Practices On Contraceptives In Married Women Of Odisha, Smitha Moonjelly Vijayan Dr, Mamata Das Mrs, Kajal Patwal Ms, Prachi Parichita Ms, Chhaya Sharma Ms, Vidya Seervi Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: In developing countries, maternal and new-born mortality and morbidity rates can be reduced with apt contraceptive usage. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding contraception among married women

Methods: A descriptive study was conducted among 110 married women attending Obstetrics & Gynaecology OPD of AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

Result: The mean ± S.D. age of participants was 29.13±3.51 years. About half of the women (50.9%) had poor knowledge of contraception. More than half of women (65.17%) had a positive attitude on contraceptive use; however, only 24% of the subjects used a contraceptive, the most preferred contraceptive being …


A Qualitative Endline Evaluation Study Of Male Engagement In Promoting Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, And Child Health Services In Rural Kenya, Adelaide Lusambili, Stefania Wisofschi, Constance Shumba, Peter Muriuki, Jerim Obure, Michaela Mantel, Lindsay Mossman, Rachel Pell, Lucy Nyaga, Anthony Ngugi, James Orwa, Stanley Luchters, Kennedy Mulama, Terrance J. Wade, Marleen Temmerman Jul 2021

A Qualitative Endline Evaluation Study Of Male Engagement In Promoting Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, And Child Health Services In Rural Kenya, Adelaide Lusambili, Stefania Wisofschi, Constance Shumba, Peter Muriuki, Jerim Obure, Michaela Mantel, Lindsay Mossman, Rachel Pell, Lucy Nyaga, Anthony Ngugi, James Orwa, Stanley Luchters, Kennedy Mulama, Terrance J. Wade, Marleen Temmerman

Population Health, East Africa

Background: Globally, male involvement in reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) is associated with increased benefits for women, their children, and their communities. Between 2016 and 2020, the Aga Khan University implemented the Access to Quality of Care through Extending and Strengthening Health Systems (AQCESS), project funded by the Government of Canada and Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC). A key component of the project was to encourage greater male engagement in RMNCH in rural Kisii and Kilifi, two predominantly patriarchal communities in Kenya, through a wide range of interventions. Toward the end of the project, we conducted a …


Impact Of Covid-19 On Family Planning, Bakhtawar M H. Khowaja, Quratulain Shalwani Jun 2021

Impact Of Covid-19 On Family Planning, Bakhtawar M H. Khowaja, Quratulain Shalwani

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

No abstract provided.


Hispanic Acculturation: Associations With Family Planning Behaviors And Attitudes, Rachel Chamberlain, Mary Fatehi, Joshua Fogel, Jacob Kulyn Apr 2021

Hispanic Acculturation: Associations With Family Planning Behaviors And Attitudes, Rachel Chamberlain, Mary Fatehi, Joshua Fogel, Jacob Kulyn

Publications and Research

Introduction. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of Hispanic acculturation in the U.S. with family planning behaviors and attitudes.

Methods. Surveys of 225 Hispanic women were collected that used acculturation measures of number of years lived in the U.S. and the Short Acculturation Scale for Hispanics (SASH), along with questions about family planning behaviors, including birth control use, sterilization, and abortion.

Results. SASH-Language statistically differed (p = 0.03) where those with ‘yes birth control’ had significantly lower English acculturation (M = 6.10, SD = 1.77) than those with ‘no birth control’ (M = 7.00, SD = …


Reproductive Intentions And Corresponding Use Of Safer Conception Methods And Contraception Among Ugandan Hiv Clients In Serodiscordant Relationships., Glenn J. Wagner, Deborah Mindry, Emily A. Hurley, Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya, Violet Gwokyalya, Sarah Finocchario-Kessler, Rhoda K. Wanyenze, Mastula Nanfuka, Mahlet G. Tebeka, Kathy Goggin Jan 2021

Reproductive Intentions And Corresponding Use Of Safer Conception Methods And Contraception Among Ugandan Hiv Clients In Serodiscordant Relationships., Glenn J. Wagner, Deborah Mindry, Emily A. Hurley, Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya, Violet Gwokyalya, Sarah Finocchario-Kessler, Rhoda K. Wanyenze, Mastula Nanfuka, Mahlet G. Tebeka, Kathy Goggin

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

CONTEXT: Among people living with HIV in Uganda, desires to have a child and unplanned pregnancies are both common, while utilization of safer conception methods (SCM) and modern contraceptives are low.

METHODS: Three hundred eighty-nine HIV clients who reported considering childbearing with their uninfected partner enrolled in a safer conception counseling intervention trial in Uganda. Multiple regression analysis and baseline data were used to examine correlates of reproductive intentions and behaviors, including use of safer conception methods and contraception.

RESULTS: Most (n = 313; 80.5%) reported that both they and their partner wanted to have a child now, which was …


Factors Influencing Family Planning Uptake Among Adolescents And Postpartum Women In Kenya, Shiphrah Kuria-Ndiritu Jan 2021

Factors Influencing Family Planning Uptake Among Adolescents And Postpartum Women In Kenya, Shiphrah Kuria-Ndiritu

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Family planning (FP) is a cost-effective public health strategy, but the uptake is low with marked disparity among adolescents and postpartum women. However, data on these marginalized groups are limited. This quantitative, cross-sectional study sought to provide information on the factors that contribute to the uptake of FP among adolescents and postpartum women in Kenya. The 2014 Kenya Demographic Health Survey FP data were analyzed regarding the factors associated with FP uptake among adolescents and postpartum women as well as the differences by region. The factors were organized according to the socioecological model (SEM) and included intrapersonal, interpersonal, community, and …


Implementation Of A Pregnancy Intention Screening Question At A Federally Qualified Health Center, Diana Gue Jan 2021

Implementation Of A Pregnancy Intention Screening Question At A Federally Qualified Health Center, Diana Gue

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

Objective: Process improvement project idea was examined due to the need to fulfill a requirement within a grant. One measure needed for the grant was a pregnancy intention screening question (PISQ) asked of women during their visits. There currently was no formal PISQ. The primary outcomes for this project are to measure effects of the addition of a PISQ on the provision of contraceptive counseling and/or contraceptive methods. Methods: The staff and providers were provided education of the workflow and documentation of the PISQ and the diagnosis codes for contraception counseling and methods. Data was collected three months prior to …


Long-Lasting, Patient-Controlled, Procedure-Free Contraception: A Review Of Annovera With A Pharmacist Perspective, Jennifer J. Virro, Kathleen Besinque, Christiane E. Carney, Danielle Gross, Brian Bernick, Sebastian Mirkin Aug 2020

Long-Lasting, Patient-Controlled, Procedure-Free Contraception: A Review Of Annovera With A Pharmacist Perspective, Jennifer J. Virro, Kathleen Besinque, Christiane E. Carney, Danielle Gross, Brian Bernick, Sebastian Mirkin

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Annovera (segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system) is a US Food and Drug Administration FDA-approved long-lasting, reversible contraceptive that is fully administered by the user and does not require a procedure for insertion or removal. The vaginal system is in the shape of a ring and contains low doses of a novel progestin, egesterone acetate, and ethinyl estradiol. It is made of silicone and is fully pliable and flexible. The vaginal system is reusable for 13 cycles, using a 21 days in/7 days out regimen, providing women with the ability to control their fertility. Particularly now during the COVID-19 …


Perceptions And Experiences Of Men And Women Towards Acceptability And Use Of Contraceptives In Underserved Areas Of Karachi, Pakistan: A Midline Qualitative Assessment Of Sukh Initiative, Karachi Pakistan, Sarah Saleem, Narjis Rizvi, Anam Feroz, Sayyeda Reza, Saleem Jessani, Farina Abrejo Jun 2020

Perceptions And Experiences Of Men And Women Towards Acceptability And Use Of Contraceptives In Underserved Areas Of Karachi, Pakistan: A Midline Qualitative Assessment Of Sukh Initiative, Karachi Pakistan, Sarah Saleem, Narjis Rizvi, Anam Feroz, Sayyeda Reza, Saleem Jessani, Farina Abrejo

Community Health Sciences

Background: Family planning (FP) is an essential component of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and contributes directly to SDG targets 3.7 and 5.6. In Pakistan, contraceptive use has remained stagnant over the past 5 years. This change has been very slow when compared to the FP2020 pledge. The Sukh initiative project was conceived and implemented to alleviate these challenges by providing access to quality contraceptive methods in some underserved areas of Karachi, Pakistan. A qualitative study was conducted to understand the perceptions and experiences of men and women towards acceptability and contraceptive use.
Methods: A qualitative study was conducted at ten …


The Use Of Female Permanent Contraception Among Women Desiring To Limit Childbearing In Sub-Saharan Africa: Analyses Of The Spatial Pattern And Individual- And Country-Level Determinants, Babayemi Oluwaseun Olakunde May 2020

The Use Of Female Permanent Contraception Among Women Desiring To Limit Childbearing In Sub-Saharan Africa: Analyses Of The Spatial Pattern And Individual- And Country-Level Determinants, Babayemi Oluwaseun Olakunde

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Female permanent contraception (FPC) is the most commonly used contraceptive method, globally. It is a convenient, safe, and cost-effective modern contraceptive method that permanently stops childbearing among women. Despite its benefits, previous reports suggest that the increasing proportion of women who desire to limit childbearing in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rely more on less effective contraceptive methods, predisposing them to unintended pregnancies and their associated consequences. This study aimed to add to the sparse body of evidence on the use of FPC and the associated determinants among women with demand for limiting childbearing in SSA. Using data from Demographic and Health …


“Children Are A Blessing From God” – A Qualitative Study Exploring The Socio-Cultural Factors Influencing Contraceptive Use In Two Muslim Communities In Kenya, Batula Abdi, Jerry Okal, Gamal Serour, Marleen Temmerman Apr 2020

“Children Are A Blessing From God” – A Qualitative Study Exploring The Socio-Cultural Factors Influencing Contraceptive Use In Two Muslim Communities In Kenya, Batula Abdi, Jerry Okal, Gamal Serour, Marleen Temmerman

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Africa

Background: Family planning (FP) is one of the high impact public health interventions with huge potential to enhance the health and wellbeing of women and children. Yet, despite the steady progress made towards expanding access to family planning, major disparities across different regions exist in Kenya. This study explored the socio cultural factors influencing FP use among two Muslim communities in Kenya.

Methods: A qualitative study involving Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and In-depth Interviews (IDIs) was conducted (from July to October 2018) in two predominant Muslim communities of Lamu and Wajir counties. Open ended questions explore key thematic areas around …