Background Global health policy prioritizes improving the health of women and girls, as
evident in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), multiple women's health initiatives …

Background There is limited evidence of the linkage between contraceptive use, the range
of methods available and level of contraceptive stocks at health facilities and distance to …

Introduction: Anemia is a global public health issue that affects mainly children aged less
than 5 years. In Peru, despite the reduction in the prevalence of anemia between 2010 and …

Background In low-middle-income countries, unmet need for family planning (FP) constitutes
a major challenge for prevention of unintended pregnancies and associated health and …

Background A modern contraceptive method is a product or medical procedure that
interferes with reproduction following sexual intercourse; however, contraceptive services …

In Tanzania, 27.1% of all women of reproductive age are currently using modern
contraception and 16.8% have an unmet need for family planning. We therefore examined …

Background: Maternal mortality in Liberia is one of the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa. Post-
partum family planning (PPFP) can reduce the risk of maternal mortality by preventing …

Abstract Globally, approximately 5.9 million children under 5 years of age died in 2015, a
reduction of over 50% since 1990. Millennium Development Goal 4 established the goal of …

Background Male involvement in family planning (FP) is crucial for reducing unplanned
pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and maternal and child mortality. As primary decision …

Background: In Mozambique, despite significant socio-economic and health system
challenges, there has been progress in reproductive and child health in recent years …