Both men and women are important actors in bringing children into life, yet demographic studies on reproduction have tended to focus alone. The aims of this article are: 1) describe why attracted limited interest as subjects such research; 2) evaluate existing research men's roles developing countries; 3) suggest directions for future male reproductive roles. Men, once neglected, now included fertility but from a narrow, overly problem‐oriented perspective. A review the literature, however,...

We use the 1990 National Health Interview Survey supplement on Family Resources to examine health care utilization patterns of immigrant and native-born adults in United States. modify a standard framework by including duration residence States measures adaptation family context model both probability number physician contacts previous year. find that has strong effect. Recently-arrived immigrants are much less likely have had contact year fewer than either or longer-term adults. Once...

Adolescents' views of and preferences for sexual reproductive health services highlight promising directions persistent challenges in preventing pregnancy HIV treating sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) this population. Results from nationally-representative surveys 12-19 year-olds Burkina Faso, Ghana, Malawi Uganda 2004 show that contraceptive STI testing are still under-utilized. A substantial proportion sexually-active adolescents do not know any source to obtain contraception or get...

The association of migration with AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa is well documented, yet the social and behavioral mechanisms underlying this relationship remain poorly understood. Using data from 1993 Kenya Demographic Health Survey, article examines whether migrants are more likely than nonmigrants to have multiple recent sexual partners not use condoms those partners. Results indicate that a critical factor high-risk behavior its importance varies by gender direction movement. Independent...

Adolescents are a key target group for HIV and pregnancy prevention efforts, yet very little is known about the youngest adolescents: those under age 15. New survey data from 12-14 year olds in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Malawi Uganda used to describe their sexual activity, knowledge HIV, STIs prevention, sources of reproductive health information, including sex education schools. Results show that young adolescents already beginning be sexually active many believe close friends active. They have...

CONTEXT:Parents have an influence on the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents,but evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa is limited.A better understanding relationship between different dimensions parenting recent activity contraceptive use needed in region.METHODS: Data were collected 2004 nationally representative surveys 12-19-year-olds Burkina Faso, Ghana,Malawi Uganda.Bivariate analysis compared gender differences for two outcomes among unmarried 15-19-year-olds-having had...

Parents have an influence on the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents, but evidence from Sub- Saharan Africa is limited. A better understanding relationship between different dimensions parenting recent activity contraceptive use needed in region.Data were collected 2004 nationally representative surveys 12-19-year-olds Burkina Faso, Ghana, Malawi Uganda. Bivariate analysis compared gender differences for two outcomes among unmarried 15-19-year-olds-having had intercourse last 12...

At the same time that there was a decline in comprehensive school-based sex education, adolescents' use of Internet became nearly universal. This study explores and evaluation for sexual health information, with focus on issues contraception abstinence. The authors conducted 58 in-depth interviews juniors seniors 3 public high schools New York City Indiana. Most adolescents used daily basis, but few considered it main source information about or Students were more likely to rely had greater...

The prevalence of unmet need for family planning is a primary justification programs, but the causes have not been much explored. This article investigates four explanations need: (1) as an artifact inaccurate measurement fertility preferences and contraceptive practice; (2) reflection weakly held preferences; (3) result women's perceiving themselves to be at low risk conceiving; (4) due excessive costs contraception. are examined using quantitative qualitative data collected in 1993 from...

This paper examines women’s covert use of contraceptives, that is, without the knowledge their husbands. Covert may highlight conflict between husbands and wives about family planning, or it reflect behaviors spouses find difficult to discuss together. study addresses three questions: 1) How is measured in different settings? 2) prevalent it? 3) What are factors underlying use? We examine these questions by drawing on existing studies detailed survey qualitative data collected 1997 an urban...

This is an interdisciplinary feminist reader about women in modern Turkish society put together by scholars. The contributors demonstrate the problems inherent existing social and economic institutions, failed promises of education development programmes, media's continuing dissemination traditional sexual stereotypes. They consider power relationships within families explore women's political participation.

This paper examines connectedness to, communication with and monitoring of unmarried adolescents in Ghana by parents, other adults, friends key social institutions the roles these groups play respect to adolescent sexual activity. The draws on 2004 nationally-representative survey data qualitative evidence from focus group discussions in-depth interviews 2003. Adolescents show high levels family, friends, school religious groups. High adult are also observed, but family about sex-related...

Using national survey data collected in 2004 Burkina Faso, Ghana, Malawi, and Uganda with 12-19 year olds, we examine the prevalence of sex exchange for money or gifts 12 months prior to its association adolescents' social economic vulnerability condom use.Receiving something is very common among sexually active, unmarried female adolescents there are no significant differences by household status, orphan level schooling completed age difference between partners.Condom use at last not...

With the spread of formal schooling in sub‐Saharan Africa and delays age at marriage, a growing proportion adolescents remain enrolled school when they “come age.” As consequence, more have to negotiate sexual maturation initiation vastly different context from that prior generations. Using data 2004 National Survey Adolescents conducted Burkina Faso, Ghana, Malawi, Uganda, we investigate empirical association between premarital sex leaving among those who were outset adolescence (age 12)....

Abortion-related mortality is one of the main causes maternal worldwide. Laws often restrict provision safe abortion care, yet post-abortion care a service that all countries have committed to provide manage complications. There minimal evidence on capacity national health systems care.

As the AIDS epidemic continues to spread in sub-Saharan Africa increasing numbers of women childbearing age and their partners have become infected with HIV. Family planning programs potentially can reduce perinatal heterosexual transmission but effective programmatic strategies depend on how HIV influence reproductive decision-making. In 1997 8 focus groups 23 in-depth interviews were conducted among men Ndola Zambia an area a high prevalence AIDS. Coded transcripts summary matrices...

Based on semistructured interviews with a racially and ethnically diverse sample of 58 U.S. high school students, this study examines teens’ exposure to contraceptive information from range sources the extent which they trust information. Teens report many individuals places, most commonly school, family, friends. Few teens rely Internet for information, are wary source. The authors identify two themes that characterized discussions: wariness about hormonal methods, compatibility...