Communication, social norms, and contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women in Lilongwe, Malawi
In Malawi, 50% of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) have had a first child by age
19 and 45% report their pregnancies as unintended or mistimed. Yet, uptake of …
19 and 45% report their pregnancies as unintended or mistimed. Yet, uptake of …
Contraceptive conversations among adolescent girls and young women and their partners, peers, and older female family members in Lilongwe, Malawi: a qualitative …
NL Bhushan, T Phanga, B Maseko… - Studies in family …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract In sub‐Saharan Africa, adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) have high
levels of unmet need for contraception, particularly those who are unmarried or nulliparous …
levels of unmet need for contraception, particularly those who are unmarried or nulliparous …
The mediating role of partner communication on contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women participating in a small-group intervention in Malawi: A …
NL Bhushan, EB Fisher, NC Gottfredson… - Global public …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Though effective reproductive health interventions have been developed for adolescent girls
and young women (AGYW) in sub-Saharan Africa, few have explored whether specific …
and young women (AGYW) in sub-Saharan Africa, few have explored whether specific …
“She is courageous because she does not care what people think about her…”: attitudes toward adolescent contraception use among Rwandan family planning …
H Schwandt, A Boulware, J Corey, A Herrera… - Reproductive …, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Introduction In Rwanda, only 20% of sexually active unmarried young women use
family planning as compared to 64% of married women. Adolescence is an important time of …
family planning as compared to 64% of married women. Adolescence is an important time of …
Influences on seeking a contraceptive method among adolescent women in three cities in Nigeria
EK Sanchez, IS Speizer, E Tolley, LM Calhoun… - Reproductive health, 2020 - Springer
Background Despite international support for increasing access to contraceptives among
adolescents, gaps in use still exist worldwide. Past research has identified barriers to use …
adolescents, gaps in use still exist worldwide. Past research has identified barriers to use …
[HTML][HTML] Rumours, myths, and misperceptions as barriers to contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women in South Africa
Background: Rumours, myths and misperceptions about contraceptives are a barrier to
contraceptive use in general but more so among adolescent girls and young women …
contraceptive use in general but more so among adolescent girls and young women …
Social norms, attitudes and access to modern contraception for adolescent girls in six districts in Uganda
P Bukuluki, P Kisaakye, M Houinato, A Ndieli… - BMC Health Services …, 2021 - Springer
Background Social norms continue to be entrenched in Uganda. Understanding social
norms helps to uncover the underlying drivers that influence attitudes and behavior towards …
norms helps to uncover the underlying drivers that influence attitudes and behavior towards …
Motivators and Influencers of Adolescent Girls' Decision Making Regarding Contraceptive Use in Four Districts of Zambia
Low contraceptive use in sub-Saharan Africa, and Zambia specifically, negates the potential
benefits of contraception in preventing unwanted and early pregnancies. This study aimed to …
benefits of contraception in preventing unwanted and early pregnancies. This study aimed to …
Patterns, trends, and factors associated with contraceptive use among adolescent girls in Zambia (1996 to 2014): a multilevel analysis
Background Despite high levels of pregnancy and childbearing among adolescents in
Africa, contraceptive use remains low. Examining variations in contraceptive use among …
Africa, contraceptive use remains low. Examining variations in contraceptive use among …
The social context of adolescent women's use of modern contraceptives in Zimbabwe: a multilevel analysis
E Ngome, C Odimegwu - Reproductive health, 2014 - Springer
Background Efforts aimed at reducing maternal mortality as per the Millennium Development
Goal 5 (MDG 5) include reducing early childbearing through increased adolescent …
Goal 5 (MDG 5) include reducing early childbearing through increased adolescent …