Experience suggests that the incorporation of gender approaches into family planning (FP)
and reproductive health (RH) programs may increase their impact and sustainability, but …

Background Contraceptive use is low in developing countries which are still largely driven
by male dominated culture and patriarchal values. This study explored family planning (FP) …

Abstract Background Women in Tanzania report a high unmet need for both information
about and access to family planning. Prior studies have demonstrated the complex and …

Abstract Background Northwestern Nigeria faces a situation of high fertility and low
contraceptive use, driven in large part by high-fertility norms, pro-natal cultural and religious …

Background Men as the main decision makers in most of African families have an important
role to play towards acceptance of family planning methods. This study sought to identify …

ABSTRACT Background: The Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI), a 6-
year comprehensive family planning program (2009–2015) in 4 cities, intentionally applies …

This paper reports on the findings of the Women's Studies Project, a five-year research effort
conducted by Family Health International and designed to study the impact of family …

Abstract Background South Africa faces numerous reproductive challenges that include high
rates of unplanned and adolescent pregnancies. The uptake and utilization of family …

The young urban population of Tanzania is growing rapidly, primarily due to rural-urban
migration. More information is needed on the challenges facing young adult urban women …

Abstract Background Ethiopia, sub-Saharan Africa's second most populous country has
seen improvements in women's reproductive health. The study objectives are (1) using …