Evidence on factors influencing contraceptive use and sexual behavior among women in South Africa: a scoping review
Methods: We conducted a scoping review guided by Arksey and O'Malley's framework. We
searched for articles from the following databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, American Doctoral …
searched for articles from the following databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, American Doctoral …
Healthcare providers' knowledge and perceptions regarding the use of modern contraceptives among adolescent girls in Umlazi Township, KwaZulu-Natal province …
Introduction: the phenomenon of unintended adolescent pregnancy continues to be a
reproductive and public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. Healthcare providers play an …
reproductive and public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. Healthcare providers play an …
User perspectives on Implanon NXT in South Africa: a survey of 12 public-sector facilities
Background. Implanon NXT, a long-acting reversible contraceptive, was introduced in South
Africa (SA) in early 2014, aiming to expand the method mix and increase its effectiveness …
Africa (SA) in early 2014, aiming to expand the method mix and increase its effectiveness …
Perspectives of South African youth in the development of an implant for HIV prevention
EA Krogstad, M Atujuna, ET Montgomery… - Journal of the …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Implants are a new dosage form in development for HIV pre‐exposure
prophylaxis (Pr EP) with potential for high adherence given that they are provider …
prophylaxis (Pr EP) with potential for high adherence given that they are provider …
HIV pre‐exposure prophylaxis for female sex workers: Ensuring women's family planning needs are not left behind
AL Bowring, FH Ampt, S Schwartz… - Journal of the …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Introduction Female sex workers (FSWs) experience overlapping burdens of HIV,
sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy. Pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) …
sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy. Pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) …
'In fact, that's when I stopped using contraception': a qualitative study exploring women's experiences of using contraceptive methods in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
M Hlongwa, C Mutambo, K Hlongwana - BMJ open, 2023 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives This study explored women's experiences of using contraceptive methods in
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Setting In October 2021, we conducted a qualitative study at …
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Setting In October 2021, we conducted a qualitative study at …
Access to public sector family planning services and modern contraceptive methods in South Africa: a qualitative evaluation from community and health care provider …
Progress has been made to improve access to family planning services and contraceptive
methods, yet many women still struggle to access contraception, increasing their risk for …
methods, yet many women still struggle to access contraception, increasing their risk for …
Strengthening implant provision and acceptance in South Africa with the 'Any woman, any place, any time'approach: An essential step towards reducing unintended …
Progress in reducing unintended pregnancies in South Africa is slow. The implant,
introduced in 2014, expanded the range of available longacting reversible contraceptives …
introduced in 2014, expanded the range of available longacting reversible contraceptives …
Perceptions of indigenous ugandan men on the use of long acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) by rural women
RA Kibonire, DD Mphuthi - Contraception and Reproductive Medicine, 2023 - Springer
Worldwide, unintended pregnancies remain a critical public health challenge, with 74 million
women in low-and middle-income countries getting these pregnancies yearly. The African …
women in low-and middle-income countries getting these pregnancies yearly. The African …
Early contraceptive implants removal and its associated factors among women using implants at a National Referral Hospital, Kampala Uganda
G Ssebatta, DK Kaye, SN Mbalinda - BMC Women's Health, 2021 - Springer
Background Early discontinuation of implant contraceptive methods and reasons for
discontinuation remains a major concern for family planning programs. Early discontinuation …
discontinuation remains a major concern for family planning programs. Early discontinuation …