To describe the prevalence of unintended pregnancy and its association with HIV status
among pregnant women in South Africa. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between …

Abstract Introduction Thirty percent (30%) of all deliveries in 2014 were recorded among
adolescents in Ghana, whom contraceptive use has been found to be low. Our study …

Recent research in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has shown that over a quarter
of women have an unmet need for family planning and that modern contraceptive use is …

Background Factors influencing contraceptive use and non-use among women of advanced
reproductive age have been insufficiently researched in Nigeria. This study examines factors …

Abstract Background In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), onset of sexual
intercourse is initiated during adolescence, however only two in ten sexually active …

In Africa, indigenous methods of contraception continue to play a significant role in
preventing unwanted pregnancies despite the introduction and popularity of modern …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to review the recent literature regarding the underuse
of modern contraception in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and examine the link with poverty …

Abstract Background In Ghana, the use of modern contraceptives has been shown to be
consistently low among women in informal jobs. This study examined the awareness …

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has experienced high levels of unmet need for
family planning (UNFP) for many years, alongside high fertility, maternal and infant mortality …

Little is known about the micronutrient status of women and children in the Democratic
Republic of the Congo, which is critical for the design of effective nutrition interventions. We …