Background: Previous studies have described the association between dysbiosis of the
vaginal microbiota (VMB) and related dysbiotic conditions, such as bacterial vaginosis (BV) …

Background Sub-Saharan Africa has among the highest prevalence of teenage pregnancy
in the world. Teenage mothers and their children are at risk to a host of medical, social and …

Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa, the majority of women of reproductive age who
want to avoid pregnancy do not use any method of contraception. This study sought to …

Welcome to Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice (Seventh Edition). This
textbook provides an in-depth introduction to the growing field of health psychology. It is …

Background: Despite the many supply-and demand-side interventions aimed at increasing
contraceptive uptake, the modern contraceptive prevalence rate in Nigeria has remained …

Background Unmet need for family planning points to the gap between women's
reproductive desire to avoid pregnancy and contraceptive behaviour. An estimated 222 …

Abstract The Nairobi Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System, managed by the
African Population and Health Research Center, has been in existence since 2002. After …

While hormonal contraceptives are efficacious and available in several forms for women,
perception of safety and concern over side effects are a deterrent for many. Existing non …

Background To evaluate fertility knowledge and awareness among infertile women
attending an Indian assisted fertility clinic and their understanding of the menstrual cycle …

Beliefs about contraception are commonly conceptualized as playing an important role in
contraceptive decision‐making. Interventions designed to address beliefs typically include …