Approximately 80% of HIV cases are transmitted sexually and a further 10% perinatally or
during breastfeeding. Hence, the health sector has looked to sexual and reproductive health …

The last comprehensive literature review to examine the effectiveness of family planning
(FP) services in delivering STI and HIV prevention and care was published in 2000. This …

Observations of the types of female genital cutting and possible associated gynecological
and delivery complications were undertaken in 21 clinics in rural Burkina Faso and in four …

An integrated sexual and reproductive health package is widely regarded as essential for
meeting the needs of both men and women. The practical realities of integration in KwaZulu …

Context: The high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and their role in HIV
transmission have made integrating STI prevention and management into existing family …

Current attempts to address the high burden of sexual health morbidity and mortality in
developing countries remain limited in scale due to a range of health system constraints. We …

Context: Lusaka, Zambia, has both a high prevalence of HIV infection and relatively high
contraceptive prevalence for Sub-Saharan Africa. In this context, family planning clinics have …

Quality of health education during STD case management in Nairobi was assessed in 142
healthcare facilities, through interviews of 165 providers, observation of 441 STD patients …

The intent of the ethical guidelines and regulations, developed over time, that govern
research on human subjects is to ensure that research participants are well‐informed …

Background: The scale-up of HIV care and treatment services in sub-Saharan Africa has
been accompanied by calls to address the broader health care needs of people living with …