Essays about: "contraceptive use"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 35 essays containing the words contraceptive use.

  1. 1. The right to a planned parenthood: A qualitative study of NGOs’ work to empower women’s reproductive choice in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Nadja Ivarsson; [2023-10-19]
    Keywords : contraceptive; family planning; SRHR; Brazil; Rio de Janeiro; NGOs; non-government organizations; empowerment; feminist theory;

    Abstract : Brazil is a country where the average births per woman has dropped considerably in the last 60 years- from 6.3 to 1.7. However, there are large inequalities among the people in Brazil and many still lack access to education and resources for family planning. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Effects of Programming, Communication, and Equality on Contraceptive Uptake

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Christie Basson; [2023]
    Keywords : Demography; contraceptives; family planning; fertility; sub-Saharan Africa; Uganda; Kenya; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This paper aims to better understand how contraceptive uptake is influenced by both individual and environmental factors, specifically in sub-Saharan Africa, by comparing Uganda and Kenya as examples of different policy environments. Implementing a literature review and statistical regression, this paper analyses how various factors (including indicators of gender equality, family planning exposure, and socioeconomic and -demographic status) influence differences in female and male use of family planning methods. READ MORE

  4. 3. Women's participation in household decision-making and modern contraceptive use among married women in Sierra Leone

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

    Author : Celina Vincon; [2023]
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  5. 4. A New Beginning : With Male Hormonal Contraceptives

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kemi och biomedicin (KOB)

    Author : Hannah Viktorsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Orala preventivmedel; testosteron enantat; testosteron; undekanoat; azoospermi;

    Abstract : The most common male contraception is the condom but due to misuse or to the minimizing effect of pleasure many couples use non-reliable methods, which can lead to unplanned pregnancies. A male hormonal contraception can reduce the rate of unplanned pregnancies if it is effective, safe and reversible. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploring Roma CSO’s Work on Empowering Reproductive Choices among Roma Women and Girls in Serbia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Alice Hansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Empowerment; Intersectionality; Serbia; Roma women; reproductive choice; Civil Society Organizations; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Reproductive choice, one’s ability to make informed decisions regarding sexual relations, contraceptive use, and reproductive health care, is not a given. Empowerment is considered a tool for improving women’s ability to make reproductive choices. However, it is a very context-specific approach needing contextual pathways of change. READ MORE