CONTEXT
Unlike in other African countries, the fertility rate in Mali has remained at a relatively high rate of 6.8 births per woman. Little research exists on the role that community norms play in… (More)
The opinions expressed are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Agency for International Development. Summary This operations research project… (More)
The prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is reducing in almost all countries in which it is a traditional practice. There are huge variations between countries and communities though,… (More)
A pre- and post-test comparison-group design was used to evaluate the effect of a community education program on community members'willingness to abandon female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in… (More)
This study was made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the terms of Cooperative Agreement No.… (More)
BACKGROUND
Making misoprostol widely available for management of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) and post abortion care (PAC) is essential for reducing maternal mortality. Private pharmacies (thereafter… (More)
The progesterone vaginal ring (PVR) is a contraceptive designed for use by breastfeeding women in the first year postpartum. This Report presents results of an acceptability study of the PVR in… (More)