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One Size Does Not Fit All: What Does High Impact Prevention Funding Mean For Community-Based Organizations In The Deep South?, Carolyn McAllaster, Jerry Fang 2015 Duke Law School

One Size Does Not Fit All: What Does High Impact Prevention Funding Mean For Community-Based Organizations In The Deep South?, Carolyn Mcallaster, Jerry Fang

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.


Ba Design Visual Communication Re-Branding Project With Men's Health Forum Ireland, Technological University Dublin 2015 Technological University Dublin

Ba Design Visual Communication Re-Branding Project With Men's Health Forum Ireland, Technological University Dublin

Students Learning with Communities

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Experiences With Pregnancy Among Female Sex Workers In Ethiopia: A Link Up Exploratory Study, Population Council, Miz-Hasab Research Center, Organization for Social Services for AIDS 2015 Population Council

Experiences With Pregnancy Among Female Sex Workers In Ethiopia: A Link Up Exploratory Study, Population Council, Miz-Hasab Research Center, Organization For Social Services For Aids

HIV and AIDS

In Ethiopia, it is illegal to operate a brothel or procure sex workers as a commercial activity, but the sale of sex by women is not prohibited by law. Research suggests that the number of Ethiopian female sex workers is growing, with younger women and girls increasingly entering the sex trade. Public health programs and policies typically have emphasized HIV prevention in this vulnerable population. A 2014 study of 3,882 Ethiopian female sex workers found that HIV prevalence in the 10 study sites ranged from 15–33 percent, compared to national prevalence of 1.9 percent among women. Furthermore, since most female …


Mexican-American Adolescents’ Gender-Typed Characteristics: The Role Of Sibling And Friend Characteristics, Norma J. Perez-Brena, Lorey A. Wheeler, Kimberly A. Updegraff, David R. Shaefer 2015 Texas State University - San Marcos

Mexican-American Adolescents’ Gender-Typed Characteristics: The Role Of Sibling And Friend Characteristics, Norma J. Perez-Brena, Lorey A. Wheeler, Kimberly A. Updegraff, David R. Shaefer

Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools: Faculty Publications

This study examined the role of sibling and friend characteristics in Mexican-American youth’s gender-typed characteristics (i.e., attitudes, interests, and leisure activities) in early versus middle adolescence using a sibling design. Mexican-American 7th graders (M = 12.51 years; SD = .58) and their older siblings (M = 15.48 years; SD = 1.57) from 246 families participated in home interviews and a series of seven nightly phone calls. Results revealed that younger/early adolescent siblings reported more traditional gender role attitudes than their older/middle adolescent siblings and older brothers were more traditional in their attitudes than older sisters. When comparing siblings’ …


Fp-15-12 Generation X And Millennials: Attitudes Toward Marriage & Divorce, Kasey J. Eickmeyer 2015 Bowling Green State University

Fp-15-12 Generation X And Millennials: Attitudes Toward Marriage & Divorce, Kasey J. Eickmeyer

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

No abstract provided.


Fp-15-08 The Remarriage Rate: Geographic Variation, 2013, Krista K. Payne 2015 Bowling Green State University

Fp-15-08 The Remarriage Rate: Geographic Variation, 2013, Krista K. Payne

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

No abstract provided.


Fp-15-14 Assortative Mating: Age Heterogamy In U.S. Marriages, 1964-2014, Esther Lamidi, Susan L. Brown, Wendy D. Manning 2015 Bowling Green State University

Fp-15-14 Assortative Mating: Age Heterogamy In U.S. Marriages, 1964-2014, Esther Lamidi, Susan L. Brown, Wendy D. Manning

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

No abstract provided.


Fp-15-13 Generation X And Millennials: Attitudes About Having & Raising Children In Cohabiting Unions, Bart Stykes 2015 Bowling Green State University

Fp-15-13 Generation X And Millennials: Attitudes About Having & Raising Children In Cohabiting Unions, Bart Stykes

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

No abstract provided.


Fp-15-16 Assortative Mating: Racial Homogamy In U.S. Marriages, 1964-2014, Esther Lamidi, Susan L. Brown, Wendy D. Manning 2015 Bowling Green State University

Fp-15-16 Assortative Mating: Racial Homogamy In U.S. Marriages, 1964-2014, Esther Lamidi, Susan L. Brown, Wendy D. Manning

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

No abstract provided.


Fp-15-18 Divorce Rate In The U.S.: Geographic Variation, 2014, Kasey J. Eickmeyer 2015 Bowling Green State University

Fp-15-18 Divorce Rate In The U.S.: Geographic Variation, 2014, Kasey J. Eickmeyer

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

No abstract provided.


Fp-15-19 Marriage-To-Divorce Ratio In The U.S.: Geographic Variation, 2014, Kasey J. Eickmeyer 2015 Bowling Green State University

Fp-15-19 Marriage-To-Divorce Ratio In The U.S.: Geographic Variation, 2014, Kasey J. Eickmeyer

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

No abstract provided.


Fp-15-20 Marriage Rate In The U.S.: Geographic Variation, 2014, Huijing Wu 2015 Bowling Green State University

Fp-15-20 Marriage Rate In The U.S.: Geographic Variation, 2014, Huijing Wu

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

No abstract provided.


Fp-15-01 Twenty-Five Years Of Change In Cohabitation In The U.S., 1987-2013, Wendy D. Manning, Bart Stykes 2015 Bowling Green State University

Fp-15-01 Twenty-Five Years Of Change In Cohabitation In The U.S., 1987-2013, Wendy D. Manning, Bart Stykes

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

No abstract provided.


Fp-15-03 Trends In Births To Single And Cohabiting Mothers, 1980-2013, Wendy D. Manning, Susan L. Brown, Bart Stykes 2015 Bowling Green State University

Fp-15-03 Trends In Births To Single And Cohabiting Mothers, 1980-2013, Wendy D. Manning, Susan L. Brown, Bart Stykes

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

No abstract provided.


The Impact Of Population, Health, And Environment Projects: A Synthesis Of Evidence, Rachel Winnik Yavinsky, Carolyn Lamere, Kristen P. Patterson, Jason Bremner 2015 Population Council

The Impact Of Population, Health, And Environment Projects: A Synthesis Of Evidence, Rachel Winnik Yavinsky, Carolyn Lamere, Kristen P. Patterson, Jason Bremner

Reproductive Health

This working paper synthesizes the existing research and results from projects that integrate family planning with environment, livelihoods, natural-resource management, and other non-health development sectors. The report synthesizes the published and gray literature on current and past integrated projects and the experiences of implementers to generate a summary of the state of knowledge on integrated family planning and environment projects. Specifically, this synthesis documents what is being measured by integrated projects, the proven benefits of integration, and gaps in the evidence base. Based on this analysis, the synthesis highlights and discusses successes and challenges for documenting the impact of integrating …


Low Use And High Discontinuation Of Modern Contraceptives In Pakistan: Reasons And Policy Recommendations, Population Council 2015 Population Council

Low Use And High Discontinuation Of Modern Contraceptives In Pakistan: Reasons And Policy Recommendations, Population Council

Reproductive Health

According to the latest Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey, 20 percent of married women of reproductive age have unmet need for contraception. Moreover, the country’s contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR), for modern and traditional methods combined, is only 35 percent—one of the lowest CPRs in the region. In addition to the problem of nonuse, the country is finding it difficult to keep current contraceptive users onboard: compared to other developing countries, Pakistan has the highest rate of discontinuation of contraceptive use. Thus, while there has been an overall increase in the use of contraceptives—modern and traditional—there is a large difference between …


The Effect Of Integrating Hiv Services On Quality Of Postnatal Care, Integra Initiative 2015 Population Council

The Effect Of Integrating Hiv Services On Quality Of Postnatal Care, Integra Initiative

Reproductive Health

Addressing the postnatal needs of new mothers is a neglected area of care throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Unintended pregnancies during the first 12 months following delivery, and vertical transmission of HIV during labor and delivery, are some of the challenges faced by women during the extended postpartum period. Many women want to delay or avoid another pregnancy, but are not using a modern contraceptive method. Few developing countries ensure that mothers and newborns are assessed early and monitored during the initial six-week period as recommended by WHO, which contributes to discontinuity of services received during pregnancy and delivery and limits linkages …


Expanding Young People's Access To Integrated Services In Malawi, Integra Initiative 2015 Population Council

Expanding Young People's Access To Integrated Services In Malawi, Integra Initiative

Reproductive Health

In sub-Saharan Africa, uptake of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services among young people remains low, placing millions of young people at risk of poor reproductive health outcomes and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. The “Steps to Integration” series provides a guide on how to integrate HIV and SRH services based on findings from the Integra Initiative, managed by the International Planned Parenthood Federation in partnership with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the Population Council. Issue 7 of the series focuses on expanding young people’s access to integrated services in Malawi. Conclusions include: improving the quality …


Reducing Maternal And Child Mortality In Punjab: The Untapped Potential Of Family Planning, Zeba Sathar, Maqsood Sadiq, Seemin Ashfaq 2015 Population Council

Reducing Maternal And Child Mortality In Punjab: The Untapped Potential Of Family Planning, Zeba Sathar, Maqsood Sadiq, Seemin Ashfaq

Reproductive Health

Family planning (FP) is recognized as a necessary tool for faster fertility decline leading to accelerated economic development. However, its unique and potent role in preserving mother and child health is less well understood. This Population Council/Evidence Project policy brief explains why FP must be prioritized in Punjab’s health strategy as a key intervention for reducing maternal, infant, and under-five mortality in the province. By fulfilling the existing unmet need for birth spacing and limiting, it is possible to prevent 45 percent of maternal deaths, 26 percent of infant deaths, and 76 percent of young child deaths. FP’s wider health …


A Feasibility Test Of Using Smartphones To Collect Gps Information In Face-To-Face Surveys, Kristen Olson, James Wagner 2015 University of Nebraska-Lincoln

A Feasibility Test Of Using Smartphones To Collect Gps Information In Face-To-Face Surveys, Kristen Olson, James Wagner

Department of Sociology: Faculty Publications

Survey organizations rely on interviewers to make informed and efficient decisions about their efforts in the field, including which housing units they approach to knock on doors, seeking to make appointments, and obtain interviews. This paper presents initial findings from a feasibility test on a face-to-face survey, the US National Survey of Family Growth, in which the interviewers were equipped with GPS-enabled smartphones. This test included an experiment to determine if the use of the GPS-enabled smartphone altered interviewer behavior. We evaluate interviewer compliance with the GPS request, the effects of using the GPS device on interviewer behavior, and the …


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