Rowbottom, Sara and Alcala, Maria Jose and Singer, Amy | cop. 2007
- Author(s): Rowbottom, Sara and Alcala, Maria Jose and Singer, Amy
- Publisher: United nations population fund (UNFPA)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: adolescent pregnancy, reproductive health
This report highlights the issue of adolescent pregnancy among married and unmarried adolescent girls, especially those living in poverty. It draws attention to current trends, the social economic and health consequences of adolescent pregnancy for the girls and for their families and countries.
Russell, Nancy and Klitsch, Michael | 2008
- Author(s): Russell, Nancy and Klitsch, Michael
- Publisher: ACQUIRE project (Access, quality, and use in reproductive health) [etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: family planning, uganda
The story that follows is a story of courage, inspiration, and empowerment that reflect both the personal and the programmatic accomplishments achieved during the course of the ACQUIRE Project.
Russell, Nancy and Levitt-Dayal, Marta | 2003
- Author(s): Russell, Nancy and Levitt-Dayal, Marta
- Publisher: Centre for development and population activities (CEDPA) [etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: reproductive health, maternal welfare
This report documents the experience of two global USAID-funded initiatives.The report describes how mulitsectoral coalitions or alliances use a social mobilization approach to foster local capacity and ownership, shared commitment and mutual accountability for health.
Ryan, Barbara | 2013
- Author(s): Ryan, Barbara
- Publisher: United nations population fund (UNFPA)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: reproductive health, health programmes, youth, men, community participation
This report illustrates initiatives that have engaged men and boys for promotion of gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights. It presents lessons learned with evidence on engaging men and boys; research and tools as well as engaging them at community and individual levels.
Sabin, Lora L. | 2012
- Author(s): Sabin, Lora L.
- Publisher: Public library of science] (PLoS)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: rural population, maternal health services, prenatal care, midwives
Based on established guidelines, the strategy of using trained TBAs to reduce neonatal mortality was ‘highly cost effective’. The authors strongly recommend consideration of this approach for other remote rural populations with limited access to health care.