Research shows a positive relationship between women's empowerment and reproductive
health. Yet we know little about the quantitative relationship between women's agency and …

INTRODUCTION Research on fertility and reproductive health has expanded rapidly.
However, questions regarding the association between women empowerment and fertility in …

Background Bangladesh has the highest rate of adolescent pregnancy in South Asia. Child
marriage is one of the leading causes of pregnancies among adolescent girls. Although the …

Child marriage has a variety of undesirable consequences at the peril of women's health
and autonomy. In this study, we examined the association between child marriage and …

Context The persistent low contraceptive use and high fertility in Nigeria despite
improvements in educational achievements calls for an examination of the role of factors …

In developing countries, HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended
pregnancy take an enormous toll on women's reproductive health, yet preventive …

Introduction Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are vital for both individual
well-being and development. Bangladesh has made long strides in improving SRHR over …

Women's fertility decision is quite difficult in male-dominant rural culture due to their poor
reproductive autonomy. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in rural community of …

This study addresses how perception of risk of child mortality, land ownership and
household type influence fertility preferences. The study focuses on four distinct villages: two …

There is a sustained public policy focus in the UK on increasing the control that members of
the public have over decisions that affect their daily lives. In the public health field, scientific …