Global estimates of unsafe abortions have been produced for 1995, 2003, and 2008. However, reconceptualisation the framework methods estimating abortion safety is needed owing to increased availability simple safe (eg, medical abortion), increasingly widespread use misoprostol outside formal health systems in contexts where legally restricted, need account multiple factors that affect safety.We used all available empirical data on methods, providers, settings, affecting as covariates within...

To examine pregnancy rates and outcomes (births abortions) among 15- to 19-year olds 10- 14-year in all countries for which recent information could be obtained trends since the mid-1990s.

CONTEXT Contraceptive failure rates measure a woman's probability of becoming pregnant while using contraceptive. Information about these enables couples to make informed contraceptive choices. Failure were last estimated for 2002, and social economic changes that have occurred since then necessitate reestimation. METHODS To estimate the most commonly used reversible methods in United States, data from 2006–2010 National Survey Family Growth used; some 15,728 use intervals, contributed by...

This study examined the reproductive preferences and behavior of married men their wives in 18 developing countries. Data were obtained from Demographic Health Surveys during 1990-96 13 sub-Saharan African 2 North Asian a Latin American country. Only countries did not have male data. The sample included polygamous couples but effects fertility intentions (FI) on contraceptive refers only to monogamous with nonpregnant wife. Findings indicate that spousal age differences ranged 2.7 years...

Information on reproductive attitudes is now routinely collected in fertility surveys developing countries, and has become very important for understanding behaviour. The quality of this information, however, rarely assessed, partly due to lack necessary data. In paper, the recently completed panel survey Morocco by Demographic Health Surveys (DHS) was used investigate consistency reporting ideal number children, intentions planning status last birth. validity subsequent behaviour also...

This paper examines the effects of fertility desires marital partners on subsequent fertility. In particular, we attempt to identify role played by disagreement between spouses in predicting couple's outcome. The results indicate that when husband and wife disagree about whether or not they want another child, both are equally important determining couple actually have an additional birth. dominance men sub-Saharan African societies tends operate present study only initial stages a...

This study examined abortion motivation among women. Analysis was based on published findings from 27 countries an analysis of 3 and representative surveys 52 countries. Popline Medline Population Index databases bibliographies unpublished sources were also used. Womens desire to postpone or stop childbearing ranged 39% in the Central African Republic 89% Japan. In 23 women chose for many reasons. 4 developing Asian developed commonly desired a postponement childbearing. 10 out 20 50% gave...

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...

It is well recognised that unsafe abortions have significant implications for women's physical health; however, perceptions and experiences with abortion-related stigma disclosure about abortion are not understood. This paper examines the presence intensity of in five countries, seeks to understand how perceived experienced by women who terminate an unintended pregnancy influences her subsequent behaviours. The based upon focus groups semi-structured in-depth interviews conducted men Mexico,...

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...

CONTEXT: Many Nigerian women experience unwanted pregnancies.To prevent associated health problems, it is important to understand the factors related pregnancy in Nigeria. METHODS:A community-based survey of 2,978 aged 15-49 was conducted eight states.Univariate analyses and multivariate logistic regression were used determine incidence pregnancy, seeking an abortion among with pregnancies abortion-seeking behavior.Additional examined prevalence contraceptive use women's reasons for...

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...

In 2005, Ethiopia's parliament amended the penal code to expand circumstances in which abortion is legal. Although country has expanded access and postabortion care, last estimates of incidence date from 2008.Data were collected 2014 a nationally representative sample 822 facilities that provide or 82 key informants knowledgeable about services Ethiopia. The Abortion Incidence Complications Methodology Prospective Morbidity used estimate Ethiopia assess trends since 2008.An estimated 620,300...

While most unintended pregnancies occur because couples do not use contraception, contraceptive failure is also an important underlying cause. However, few recent studies outside of the United States have estimated rates, and such been restricted to married women, a limited number countries 12-month rate estimates.Using self-reported data from 43 with Demographic Health Survey data, we typical-use rates for seven methods at 12, 24 36months use. We provide median estimate each method across...

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Because of Nigeria's low contraceptive prevalence, a substantial number women have unintended pregnancies, many which are resolved through clandestine abortion, despite the country's restrictive abortion law. Up-to-date estimates incidence needed.A widely used indirect methodology was to estimate and pregnancy in Nigeria 2012. Data on provision postabortion care were collected from nationally representative sample 772 health facilities, likelihood that who unsafe abortions experience...

Contraceptive failure is a major contributor to unintended pregnancy worldwide. DHS retrospective calendars, which are the most widely used data source for estimating contraceptive in low-income countries, vary quality across countries and surveys. We identified surveys with reliable calendar analyzed 105,322 episodes of use from 15 DHSs conducted between 1992 2014. estimate method-specific 12-month rates. also examined how rates by age, education, socioeconomic status, intention, residence,...

Using data from the 2004 National Adolescent Surveys, this paper undertook a detail analysis of knowledge correct condom use and consistency use, as well their covariates, among adolescents in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Malawi Uganda. The strongest predictor both male female is exposure to demonstration. In Ghana Uganda, who have seen demonstration are 2 5 times likely those not good use. Age, ever received sex education school, attended school radio also significant predictors particularly men....