Contraception - Science topic

Purpose Male infertility, a complex multifactorial condition, is frequently caused by asthenozoospermia (AZS). Although osteopontin (OPN) has been implicated in mammalian reproduction, its specific effects on sperm motility and fertility are not well understood. This study investigates the relationships between seminal plasma OPN levels and sperm p...

O artigo se debruça sobre os processos de socialização para a sexualidade entre jovens, destacando dimensões de continuidade e de mudança em relação à literatura brasileira sobre juventude produzida no início do século XXI. Entrevistamos 194 jovens de 16 a 24 anos, entre outubro de 2021 e julho de 2022, residentes em diferentes cidades e contextos...

La pratique contraceptive dans la Wilaya de Marrakech (Maroc): niveau, but, évolution et relation avec la fécondité The practice of contraception in the Wilaya of Marrakesh (Morocco): level, objective, development and relation to fertility Samia R'Kha, Abdellatif Baali, Gilles Boëtsch et Émile Crognier Édition électronique URL : https://journals.op...

Introduction/Main Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effect of coffee husk compost on the growth of Liberica coffee seedlings (Tungkal Komposit) in peat soil and identify the optimal dosage for vegetative development. Research Methods: A Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was applied with five treatments and four replications: K0 (100% inor...

The United States and Canadian Conferences of Catholic Bishops chose opposite strategies of either confrontation or cooperation when their respective countries expanded abortion rights, despite their identical institutional philosophies. This paper theorizes the Conferences’ strategic divergence as a response to partisan cues during debates over co...

Purpose Emergency contraception offers a safe, accessible opportunity to prevent pregnancy in the case of unprotected intercourse or contraceptive method failure. However, it is not frequently discussed in the context of pediatric primary care. Many providers and patients are unaware that there are multiple forms of emergency contraception availabl...

Objective To determine the prevalence of modern contraceptive use and associated factors among female university students at university of Rwanda. Methods We conducted a cross‐sectional study on the prevalence of modern contraception utilization and associated factors among female university students at the University of Rwanda. Data were collecte...

Background Post-abortion contraception is the commencement of the chosen contraception method immediately after or within 48 hours of an abortion episode. It is a key strategy for the reduction of unintended pregnancies and repeated abortion. Objective The study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude towards post-abortion contraception and exa...

Malnutrition has a long term consequence on intellectual ability, economic productivity, reproduction performance and susceptibility to diseases in Nigeria, it was estimated that 2 million children are suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) among children of school age. It is in the light of the above that this study aims at assessing knowl...

The use of modern contraceptives both, short-acting and long-acting in most African countries has been low. This study aimed to determine factors affecting the use of modern contraceptive methods among women of reproductive age in 23 sub-Saharan Africa countries. The most recent 2015–2023 DHS data set of 23 SSA countries was used. A total of 230,38...

Background Family planning (FP) is an essential intervention to improve the health and well-being of women and their children. Understanding the determinants of FP decisions among Saudi women is critical to the success of FP efforts. This study aims to assess socio-cultural factors related to women’s family planning decisions in Saudi Arabia (SA)....

This paper intends to comprehend the assessment of the role of traditional family planning methods in Tanzania’s coastal communities. The study focused on the effectiveness of traditional methods of family planning, the commonly used traditional methods, and the relationship between child spacing and traditional methods of family planning within th...

Purpose It is crucial to prioritize the detection of precancerous lesions in clinical practice, especially in young women who have not yet made decisions about family planning. Herein, we conducted a retrospective study to track HPV regression among young females who underwent conization in the past five years and identify predictors of persistent...

Buscou-se verificar a associação entre o uso de anticoncepcionais combinados orais (ACOs) e a presença de disfunção sexual em um grupo de pessoas do sexo feminino, com idades entre 20 e 39 anos, sexualmente ativas com parceiros do sexo masculino e de nacionalidade brasileira. Foi realizado um estudo de inquérito on-line, descritivo/analítico e de c...

In this piece we examine three forms of coercive or otherwise involuntary care that can occur with patient consent. To do so, we examine: (1) uninformed consent, (2) contingency-based consent and (3) constrained-market consent, amongst female sterilization patients. While there is broad recognition that “coercion” in sterilization care can manifest...

The World Health Organization recommends differentiated service delivery (DSD) models for HIV prevention, including alternatives to clinic-based PrEP services. This study assessed the acceptability and feasibility of remote PrEP delivery—including HIV and pregnancy self-testing, and phone-based adherence counselling—among adolescent girls and young...

Objective This study was conducted to determine the effects of family planning education given to married illiterate women of reproductive age via visual material support on their family planning attitudes and contraceptive preferences. Method The randomized controlled study was carried out between 31 January and 31 July 2023. The sample of the st...

Fertility is one of the crucial components in the study of population changes. In India, Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined steadily as observed by National Family Health Survey (NFHS) from 1991-92 (2.7) to 2019-21 (2.0) child per women. There is large variation in fertility due to fact that variations in geographic, environmental, behavioural...

Background: Family planning is a vital public health initiative aimed at enhancing reproductive health and ensuring sustainable population growth. Despite advancements, knowledge gaps persist, particularly in underserved areas, leading to misconceptions about contraceptive methods. Klik KB, a mobile application by BKKBN, has shown potential in impr...

Background Provision of sexual and reproductive health services has an important impact on the adolescents standard of life. Healthcare workers interactions with clients has been highlighted as one of the main barriers keeping adolescents from seeking sexual and reproductive health services. This study aimed to assess the Healthcare workers’ attitu...

Préférences en Matière de Fécondité | 111 PRÉFÉRENCES EN MATIÈRE DE FÉCONDITÉ 7 Ali Madaï BOUKAR et Abdoullahi BEÏDOU Les questions relatives aux préférences en matière de fécondité permettent d'évaluer le degré de réussite des couples dans le contrôle de leur fécondité, et de mesurer les besoins futurs en matière de contraception, non seulement po...

Introducción: Es importante que las mujeres con cáncer, especialmente las más jóvenes, reciban asesoramiento sobre anticoncepción antes y después del tratamiento. No obstante, sólo una minoría entre los profesionales de la salud (más a menudo enfermeras profesionales) ha sido capacitado para discutir la fertilidad de las pacientes con cáncer. Este...

This study investigates the intrinsic relationship between intimate partner violence and contraceptive use among currently married, non-pregnant women in India. The fifth round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-V) data conducted during the year 2019–202 has been used. Logistic regression and multinomial logistic regression have been used to ex...

Background: The periodicity of births and the factors that influence them have not been thoroughly investigated in Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed to assess birth seasonality patterns in Ethiopia using data collected from Demographic and Health Surveys over the past two decades (2000–2019). Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was employe...

Background Menstrual cups (MC) are being increasingly used for menstruation management as an alternative to tampons and sanitary pads. Intrauterine devices (IUD) are commonly and increasingly used for birth control. Displacement of an IUD from the uterine fundus can reduce its efficiency, potentially leading to unwanted pregnancies. Recently, conce...

Lack of access to safe abortions continues to be a major sexual and reproductive health concern. Adolescents can face barriers to safe abortions due to the unique implications of their age. Understanding adolescent abortion experiences and care trajectories is critical. Qualitative and quantitative evidence is analysed from interviews with 313 adol...

Aim:This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Contraceptive Self-Efficacy in Women in Sub-Saharan Africa (CSESSA) scale. Background:Contraceptive self-efficacy is a crucial predictor of utilization of modern contraceptive methods. However, the existing tools for comprehensively assessing contraceptive s...

The number of unmet needs for contraception has not reached the target set by the Indonesian government, while the uneven distribution of health workers, the main source of information for contraception, is still an unresolved problem. The Internet serves as an alternative source of information for contraception selection. However, without personal...

L'Educazione alla Sessualità (EaS) è un processo di apprendimento continuo dalla prima infanzia. Le raccomandazioni internazionali ritengono necessaria la sua introduzione nelle scuole, considerando fondamentale la formazione del personale educativo e docente. Dalle indagini sulle opinioni di insegnanti, in formazione e in servizio, si identifica u...

Introduction: Pregnancy and lactation-associated osteoporosis (PLO) is a rare condition affecting women during the late pregnancy and early postpartum period. PLO is manifested with multiple fragility fractures mainly involving the spine with the height loss.Case presentation: We report a 31-year-old lady presenting with severe lower back pain duri...

Contexte. Le rôle du soignant de premier recours auprès d’un couple envisageant une contraception est de lui apporter une information claire et loyale, lui permettant un choix libre et éclairé. La norme contraceptive inscrite dans les représentations des soignants français guide les prescriptions. La méthode symptothermique double contrôle, pratiqu...

In the mid-twentieth century, there were worries about overpopulation globally. Birth control — an often-sensitive topic — was made to be an issue of urgency through an overpopulation discourse. It stopped being associated mainly with sex and started to be associated with ending world starvation. Some nations were seen as requiring help; some natio...

Nutritional status during this period, especially in women of childbearing age, is influenced by several things, including the use of contraceptives. Side effects of using contraception include excess weight gain which can cause various diseases. Meanwhile, long-term impacts for families who do not use contraception can be in the form of increasing...

This Article argues that antitrust law can and should promote gender equality by prioritizing key consumer markets, namely markets for products and services complementary to women’s labor force participation. These products and services include those that facilitate efficient outsourcing of home production (e.g., childcare, infant formula, and labo...

Contraceptive Implants have been proven to be very effective hormonal birth control devices. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and pattern of uptake of implants among women of reproductive age in Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUTH), Jos Nigeria. It was a retrospective analysis of BHUTH family planning unit records between January...

Between 2016 and 2023, over 400,000 dogs in Greater Bangkok, Thailand, were sterilised and vaccinated against rabies through a Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return (CNVR) programme. CNVR is practiced in many countries to humanely and effectively manage free-roaming dog populations, and to mitigate canine and human rabies risks. Residents were surveyed...

Background: India became the first country to implement a national population control programme in 1952, yet it is only in the recent decades that the country’s population growth has been effectively controlled. While use of contraceptives in India is at par with usage data internationally, yet there is scope for further improvement in contraceptiv...

Rural communities, in the United States, often have limited access to reproductive services and information about reproductive health. This study aimed to better understand first sexual experiences for girls in rural Missouri. Factors that were explored included age, consent, and contraceptive use during their first sexual experience. These results...

\papertype Original Article Background: Contraceptive use in Somaliland is exceptionally low. This study investigated the prevalence and determinants of any contraceptive use among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) to inform family planning strategies. Methods: We analyzed data from 8,681 women using the 2020 Somaliland Health and Demographic...

Unintended pregnancies among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), and any pregnancy among adolescent girls are still a challenge, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa and Uganda. We assess prevalence of unintended pregnancy in Uganda, associated factors and contraceptive use following unintended pregnancy among adolescent girls and young women in 2...

The Antara scheme (dispensing Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate/ DMPA) was introduced for women in India to increase the space between children in 2017. The study was planned to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding Antara for mothers of reproductive age mothers. The objective of the study was to identify the knowledge and attitude of mothers...

Introduction: Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) insertion is a reversible and effective way to reduce unplanned pregnancy. Doctors play a key role in IUCD usage. This study aimed to assess knowledge, views, practice and self-efficacy regarding copper IUCD usage among public primary care doctors in Sarawak. Methods: A cross-sectional study wa...

This study discusses the conflict between Government Regulation Number 28 of 2024 concerning the provision of contraceptives for students with the principles contained in the Child Marriage Law and the National Education System in Indonesia. Although this policy aims to prevent early pregnancy and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, the...

Aims Prescribing pharmaceuticals is essential to improve health, but it also has substantial environmental impact. This study investigated the extent to which Swedish general practitioners (GPs) are willing to integrate environmental aspects into treatment decisions and their opinions on policies to reduce pharmaceutical pollution. Methods A quest...

Background Approximately 164 million women report an unmet need for family planning globally. This has far-reaching consequences for the health of women and their children. Women’s exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) is strongly linked to increased unmet need as IPV likely affects both women’s desire for contraception and their ability to a...

Does the Orthodox Church have a normative and coherent theological ethic of childbearing that addresses the realities of the twenty-first century and is responsive to scientific and technological developments? This article attempts to answer this question in light of recent Orthodox Church statements that illuminate both the allegiance the Orthodox...

Objectives Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a highly effective form of contraception. This paper examines who is more likely to use an IUD, who is more likely to discontinue IUD use due to dissatisfaction, and reasons for dissatisfaction, just before and after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision that eliminated the federal right to abortion. Methods...

Free-roaming domestic dogs (FRDs) are among the most abundant carnivores on earth and have coexisted with humans for over 15,000 years, yet increases in negative interactions and the transmission of zoonotic diseases, precipitates calls for population management. Despite significant investment in FRD sterilisation in India, where rabies is endemic,...

Background Although the underlying mechanism of the effect of oral contraceptives (OCs) on blood pressure (BP) remains unclear, previous research showed that OCs are associated with an increased risk of elevated BP. This study aims to analyze the association between OCs and the risk of prehypertension and hypertension in women of reproductive age i...

This study was conducted in the fall of 2023 in the Erbil and Sulimani governorates to investigate the effects of different NPK fertilizer application methods on the kernel yield and its components for three hybrid varieties. The experiment was organized using a split-plot design with three replications, where the NPK fertilizer treatments were ass...

Decision making in contraceptive use is influenced by various psychological factors, including anxiety about the negative effects of contraception and individual personality characteristics. This study aims to analyze the effect of anxiety about the negative effects of contraception and the personality dimension of conscientiousness on decision mak...

Broad-host-range IncA and IncC conjugative plasmids propagate multidrug resistance in bacteria and mobilize chromosomal resistance islands, including Salmonella Genomic Island 1 (SGI1) across genera. Mobilization of SGI1 and kin usually occurs at rates orders of magnitude higher than plasmid transfer, which seems inhibited. Here, we identified, usi...

This paper examines two monotheistic religions – Judaism and Islam – in the context of medical and biomedical issues. While religions generally greatly impact the entire lives of their believers, health behaviours still play a special role in this regard. Religions are the guidelines on how to behave during the time of sickness. This paper describe...

Unmet family planning needs are a critical public health problem in developing countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. An estimated 225 million women in developing countries who want to postpone, space, or avoid becoming pregnant do not use effective contraception methods, resulting in over 75 million unintended pregnancies each year, accoun...

Objectives: There are several challenges in the implementation of family planning programs in urban areas, one of which is to enhance the capacity of the urban community institutions (IMPs) as the first level of family counselling and support. The other major constraint is the limited availability of new and efficient training techniques, because c...

China’s birth control policy and modernization efforts in the late 20th century altered family structures, which made children primarily responsible for elderly care. As a result, Chinese migrants face new challenges in maintaining family obligations, particularly in countries like Poland, which has a relatively small Chinese diaspora. This study a...

Bojonegoro Regency is a 30% contributor to national oil, this certainly affects the regional budget with the highest ranking in Indonesia in 2022. but with this high regional income has not been able to reduce the poverty rate at 10%, this is due to several influencing factors. This research investigates the role of sustainable development policies...

Purpose: To investigate prescription for therapeutic purposes of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) in countries of the PRO-E2 study, with a special focus on Italy. Methods: Therapeutic reasons for prescription of COCs currently approved with no therapeutic the sole contraceptive indication, such as associations of nomegestrol acetate plus oestrad...

Background Previous research has found self-efficacy is associated with reproductive health behaviors and outcomes. However, few studies have quantitatively examined the relationship between barriers accessing contraception and self-efficacy. In addition, existing population-level metrics of contraceptive access tend to focus on method availability...

Background: The existing literature often oversimplifies the complex relationship between religion and Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health (AYSRH), particularly regarding church-based interventions. This study aimed to investigate the nature and implementation strategies of church AYSRH programmes within their belief systems to info...

Get the best combination of plant spacing and fertilizer dosage for vetiver growth under rubber tree stands. This research was carried out at the Sungei Putih Research Unit, Rubber Research Center located in Galang District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra. This research used a factorial Randomized Block Design (RAK), which consisted of two fac...

Objectives Contraception remains a key topic in societal and political debates. Since most research focuses on female adolescents, there is a gap in understanding adult perspectives and sex differences in contraceptive responsibility, satisfaction, and knowledge. Theater-based research, which fosters engagement and open discussions, offers a novel...

Resumen La anticoncepción es el conjunto de métodos utilizados para prevenir el embarazo. Para reducir el número de embarazos no planificados, es fundamental que haya acceso a estos métodos y, a la vez, respeto por la autonomía de elección. Un alto índice de embarazos no planificados revela un fracaso en el control del proceso reproductivo y consti...

RESUMEN Objetivo Evaluar la eficacia de los chatbots basados en inteligencia artificial (IA) en la prevención del embarazo adolescente, en comparación con métodos tradicionales de educación sexual o la ausencia de intervención. Material y métodos Se realizó una revisión sistemática con base en las directrices PRISMA y la estrategia de preguntas c...

Contraception is the set of methods used to prevent pregnancy. To reduce the number of unplanned pregnancies, access to these methods is essential, as is the respect for contraceptive autonomy. High unplanned pregnancy rates reveal a failure to control the reproductive process and points to a public health problem, leading to a series of problems r...

Resumo Contracepção é o conjunto de métodos utilizados para prevenir a gravidez. Para reduzir o número de gestações não planejadas, é imprescindível que haja acessibilidade a esses métodos e, ao mesmo tempo, respeito à autonomia de escolha. Um alto índice de gravidez não planejada revela falha no controle do processo reprodutivo e é um problema de...

Trends and Factors associated with use of Modern Contraception Methods in Rwanda: A comparative study using Rwanda Demographic and Health Surveys 2010, 2014/2015, and 2019/2020 Boniface Nsengiyumva*1, Marcel Baziruwiha2, Zephanie Nzeyima3, Jean Marie Vianney Sindambiwe1, Julienne Nyirarukundo4, Mukashyaka Joella1, Isabelle de Valois Ndishimye1, Jam...

Introduction Prior research suggested that liberation of abortion laws in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) was associated with fewer abortion complications and deaths. However, few studies have examined the association of abortion law liberalization with modern contraceptive use and fertility rates among women in SSA. In this study, we assessed the impact...

Plain language summary Improving women’s health and well-being through exploring the impact of emotional, physical and sexual IPV Background: Over the past two decades, several studies have highlighted the harmful mental and physical effects of intimate partner violence (IPV) on its victims. However, more repeated measures research is needed to obs...

Objetivo: O objetivo da pesquisa é compreender a experiência de vulnerabilidade e empoderamento de consumidoras de pílulas contraceptivas Método: Os dados foram coletados de entrevistas, textos de grupo do Whatsapp e Facebook, e analisados sob uma perspectiva interpretativista. Originalidade/Relevância: A relação desequilibrada de mercado, cujas ex...

Background: Abortions performed unsafely, unintended births, and missed and unwanted pregnancies are linked to discontinuation of contraception for reasons other than wanting to become pregnant, and these situations raise the risk of maternal morbidity and death. However, a study on the determination of factors contributing to contraceptive discont...

In the first analysis purporting to causally link environmental pollution to personality, Schwaba and colleagues leveraged a natural experiment driven by the United States. They used the Clean Air Act to assess the impact of decreased atmospheric lead on the “big five” personality traits. Using data from an online personality test taken by more tha...

Objective: This research aims to understand the experience of vulnerability and empowerment among the contraceptive pill users. Method: Data were collected from interviews, WhatsApp and Facebook group texts, and analyzed from an interpretative perspective. Originality/Relevance: This study highlights an imbalanced market relationship in which both...

Objective To explore the experiences of contraceptive use, reasons for discontinuation, and future intent to use modern contraceptives among married men in West Bengal, India. Methods A community-based cross-sectional qualitative study was conducted among married men ( n =10), aged 18 to 50 years by in-depth face-to-face interviews using a predesi...

Adolescent pregnancy poses a significant global challenge, with Ghana experiencing high rates contributing to annual maternal deaths. Effective contraception utilisation can prevent both pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among adolescents. This study examines attitudes and social norms influencing adolescents' contraception utilisation...

Objective: To determine the frequency of unmet need for family planning and its risk factors among married women of reproductive age.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a rural community of Mustafabad, Pakistan, from August 2023 to August 2024, enrolling married women aged 18-49. The unmet need for family planning was d...

The effects of stray dogs on Coimbatore City's public health and safety are explored in this study. It aims to comprehend the community's major issues, the efficiency of governmental control measures, and the function of public involvement in problem-solving. Data on public concerns, awareness, and community involvement were gathered using an organ...

The categorical variables were subjected to descriptive nonparametric inferentials before being presented in a table format. For all analyses, p-value less than five percent were taken as significant. The effect of FGM on mode of delivery: the odds of delivering spontaneous vaginal delivery were 1.25 times higher but not significantly so for mother...

Background Globally, unplanned pregnancies and unsafe abortions are prevalent among young and unmarried women aged 18 years and above. Existing evidence shows widespread use of emergency contraception pills (ECP) may significantly reduce induced abortion-related morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, attitude...

BACKGROUND Contraceptive uptake is low in Nigerian women and this is associated with a high incidence of unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions with their attendant complications. This study was designed to elucidate the pattern, determinants, and barriers of contraceptive use in two primary health care centres in Ogun State southwest Nigeria....

Religious beliefs significantly shape individuals' attitudes and behaviors regarding various aspects of life, including sexual behavior and health practices. This study explores the influence of religious beliefs on university students' sexual behavior and their approach to sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention. The research investigates...

Socioeconomic status (SES) is a well-documented determinant of health outcomes, including sexual health, yet its impact on students' knowledge of sexual health has received limited attention. This study explores how SES influences university students' awareness and understanding of sexual health, including knowledge of sexually transmitted infectio...

One of the problems that occurs in the national family planning program in Indonesia is the low absorption of MKJP. A balanced consultation strategy is part of an effort to improve MKJP. The purpose of this study was to examine the choice of contraceptive methods for postpartum mothers related to the use of SKB-KB at the Ibrahim Adjie Health Center...

Introduction: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect in humans, affecting approximately 0.8% of all live births. The spectrum of defects is broad, ranging from complex defects that lead to severe disability and death in infancy, to mild defects that may only be discovered later in asymptomatic adults. Case Presentation: This...

The consequences associated with pregnancy termination have garnered attention from healthcare professionals, particularly in Indonesia. However, national-level evidence on the factors driving pregnancy termination in Indonesia remains limited. This research aimed to identify patterns and characteristics associated with pregnancy termination among...

Background: The period immediately following delivery is crucial for addressing the many requirements women have in terms of reproductive health, including the need for family planning after delivery and for lowering the risks associated with closely spaced pregnancies. However, contraception during the immediate postpartum period has not received...

Abstract. One of the factors causing maternal mortality is the onset of pregnancy in women for whom it is absolutely contraindicated. In this regard, women’s awareness of contraceptive methods, especially immediately after childbirth, is very relevant in modern medicine. The aim of our study was to determine contraceptive awareness among women in...

Background: Improved knowledge and attitude regarding contraception enhance reproductive health, family planning, and the health of mothers and children. Additionally, it empowers women to make educated decisions and engage in society in developing nations.Data & Methods A cross-sectional online survey was conducted on females in Pokhara, Nepal. Re...

The Edwardian period (1901-ca.1910) saw numerous social changes that deeply transformed Britain and its society. A series of reforms that what would lay the foundations of the welfare state constituted a widespread source of public debate throughout the British press. Birth control was among the most debated topics. Though criminalised in 1861, abo...

Introduction Breast cancer is a global public health problem among reproductive-age women, with an estimated 670,000 deaths in 2022. It’s also a pressing health challenge in Sub-Saharan African countries, driven by late-stage diagnoses and limited healthcare access, underscoring the urgent need for early screening and treatment initiatives to comba...

(EN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3.7 and 5.6 aim to achieve universal access to sexual and reproductive health services and rights by 2030. These services include family planning, in particular contraception. According to un statistics, the use of modern contraceptive methods far exceeds that of traditional methods. However, this division b...

Background and aim Adolescent pregnancies increase the risk of prominent complications such as hypertensive disorders, anaemia, and delivery hurdles. Previous studies have suggested the integration of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) programs to reduce the rate of adolescent pregnancies, but there is limited information on how these programs...

This study aimed to investigate the effects of soil amendment and NPK fertilizers on corn production in Ultisol soils of Lampung, Indonesia. This research was carried out in February-August 2023 at the Integrated Field Laboratory, University of Lampung at coordinates 5°22′10″ S and 105°14′38″ E. A randomized block design with two factors (soil amen...

Little is known about discrimination among pregnancy planners. We used questionnaire data from Pregnancy Study Online (PRESTO), a preconception cohort study, to characterize experiences, attributions, and responses to discrimination (n = 10,460). Eligible participants were assigned female at birth, aged 21–45 years, U.S. or Canadian residents, and...

The four-year-old turf experiment was carried out in the Demonstration and Research Base of the Institute of Plant Production of the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra (Slovak Republic). There were followed 4 treatments: 1. without application alginite and inorganic fertilizers (“control”), 2. alginite, 3. inorganic fertilizers (“NPK”), 4. a...

Background: Global overpopulation leads to poverty, overcrowding and environmental degradation. Sterilization is the most reliable method of birth control. Objective: to analyze selected medical and demographic aspects of cesarean tubal sterilization. Method: review of literature; observations in some parts of the world. Results: tubal sterilizatio...

Introduction: Due to the easy access of medical abortion pill over the counter without medical consultation and despite guidelines and medical termination of pregnancy act, there is an increase in incidence of unsafe abortion, often leading to serious health complications. Objective: To evaluate outcome and complications, socio-demographic factors...

IntroductionMigraine is a chronic neurological disease that mostly affects women, mainly due to hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle. It is estimated that menstrual migraine (MM) affects around 6% of women in reproductive age and, despite this, remains underdiagnosed, mostly due to lack of epidemiological data.Objective This study aims...