Background Teenage pregnancy is a concerning public health problem in India.
Misperception and misunderstanding about pregnancy and its preventive methods lead to …

While hormonal contraceptives are efficacious and available in several forms for women,
perception of safety and concern over side effects are a deterrent for many. Existing non …

Abstract Background In Ghana, adolescents constitute about a quarter of the total
population. These adolescents make reproductive health decisions and choices based on …

When Zika made headlines in 2016, images of women cradling babies affected with
microcephaly spread across the media and pulled on heartstrings. But, as this book argues …

Background Unsafe abortion is one of the commonest causes of maternal mortality. Abortion-
related maternal deaths are higher in countries with the most restrictive abortion laws. We …

Introduction Unsafe abortion is a preventable cause of maternal mortality. While studies
report high number of abortions in India, the population-level rates of unsafe abortion and …

Background The recently promulgated 2010 constitution of Kenya permits abortion when the
life or health of the woman is in danger. Yet broad uncertainty remains about the …

Background: HIV infection and unintended pregnancy are occupational risks of commercial
female sex work (FSW). The burden of unintended pregnancy among FSW including …

Summary Background The Mexico City Policy, first announced by US President Ronald
Reagan and since lifted and reinstated by presidents along partisan lines, prohibits US …

Little is known about the influences of peers on the sexual activity of adolescents in sub‐
Saharan Africa. Better understanding of these issues could lead to more effective sexual and …