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Contraceptive use and maternal mortality in Indonesia: a community-level ecological analysis
BackgroundPrior studies have shown that contraceptive use reduces maternal mortality independently of other maternal health services. The present...
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Magnitude and factors for method discontinuation and switching among long acting reversible contraceptive users in health facilities of Southern Ethiopia
BackgroundLong Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) are contraceptives that prevent unplanned pregnancy in a more safer and effective way than...
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Motivations to use hormonal contraceptive methods and condoms among HIV-positive and negative women randomized to a progestin contraceptive in Malawi: a qualitative study
BackgroundAlthough many countries have been promoting hormonal contraceptives to prevent unintended pregnancy and condom use to prevent HIV...
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Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill-Induced Hypertension and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Shared Mechanisms and Clinical Similarities
Purpose of reviewOral contraceptive pill-induced hypertension (OCPIH) and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) share common risk factors and...
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Availability and readiness of healthcare facilities and their effects on long-acting modern contraceptive use in Bangladesh: analysis of linked data
AimIncreasing access to long-acting modern contraceptives (LMAC) is one of the key factors in preventing unintended pregnancy and protecting women’s...
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Association of race and ethnicity with postpartum contraceptive method choice, receipt, and subsequent pregnancy
BackgroundWe sought to assess racial/ethnic differences in choice of postpartum contraceptive method after accounting for clinical and demographic...
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Mobile Technology for Improved Contraceptive Care in Morocco
The fulfillment of unmet needs for contraception can help women reach their reproductive goals. Therefore, there is a growing concern worldwide about...
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Relationship between contraceptive methods and human papillomavirus positivity
PurposeUnderstanding the effect of contraceptive use on high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) positivity may provide information that is valuable to...
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Effects of hormonal contraceptives on lipid profile among women attending family planning unit in Goba Town Public Health Facilities, Bale, Southeast Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study
BackgroundHormonal contraceptives are a widely used contraceptive method for the prevention of pregnancy in women. It is associated with change in...
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Rising trends towards the development of oral herbal male contraceptive: an insight review
BackgroundAcknowledging population control to be an essential step for global health promotes wide research study in the area of male contraception....
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The association between men’s family planning networks and contraceptive use among their female partners: an egocentric network study in Madagascar
BackgroundEnsuring women have information, support and access to family planning (FP) services will allow women to exercise their reproductive...
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Cost-effectiveness of increased contraceptive coverage using family planning benefits cards compared with the standard of care for young women in Uganda
BackgroundUganda has a high population growth rate of 3%, partly due to limited access to and low usage of contraception. This study assessed the...
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Influences on contraceptive method choice among adolescent women across urban centers in Nigeria: a qualitative study
BackgroundDespite calls to increase contraceptive use among adolescents and youth, large gaps still exist, creating an unmet need for family...
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Unplanned pregnancies following the introduction of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor therapy in women with cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) causes infertility and subfertility due to various factors, including altered cervical mucus, delayed puberty, and hormonal...
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A case of acute liver failure caused by Budd–Chiari syndrome salvaged by brain-dead donor liver transplantation
A 24-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with abdominal distension. He was found to have acute liver failure and diagnosed with Budd–Chiari...
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Improving public health service delivery response to address contraceptive needs of socio-economically disadvantaged HIV positive people in Maharashtra, India
BackgroundPeople living with HIV (PLHIV) receive free antiretroviral treatment (ART) in public health facilities of India. With improved life...
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of attitude and knowledge involving emergency oral contraceptive use in patients and healthcare providers
BackgroundLevonorgestrel and ulipristal acetate are common emergency oral contraceptives (EOCs). Lack of knowledge and negative attitude toward EOCs...
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Influence of Resistance Training Proximity-to-Failure, Determined by Repetitions-in-Reserve, on Neuromuscular Fatigue in Resistance-Trained Males and Females
BackgroundThis study examined the influence of proximity-to-failure in resistance training (RT), using subjective repetitions-in-reserve (RIR)...
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A systematic review on clinical effectiveness, side-effect profile and meta-analysis on continuation rate of etonogestrel contraceptive implant
BackgroundUnintended pregnancies (UIP) have a significant impact on health of women and the health budget of countries. Contraception is an effective...
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Similar rate of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and failure of non-operative management for early versus delayed VTE chemoprophylaxis in adolescent blunt solid organ injuries: a propensity-matched analysis
BackgroundEarly initiation of venous thromboembolism (VTE) chemoprophylaxis in adults with blunt solid organ injury (BSOI) has been demonstrated to...