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View article: Implementing telemedicine for medical abortion within the public health system: a qualitative study on implementation bottlenecks and solutions in South Africa
Implementing telemedicine for medical abortion within the public health system: a qualitative study on implementation bottlenecks and solutions in South Africa Open
Background Abortion in South Africa is legal, but there are still many barriers to access and high utilisation of the informal sector. Telemedicine for medical abortion is an alternative model that has been found to be a safe, effective, a…
View article: Uptake of intrauterine contraception after medical management of first trimester incomplete abortion: A cross-sectional study in central Uganda
Uptake of intrauterine contraception after medical management of first trimester incomplete abortion: A cross-sectional study in central Uganda Open
Background Although intrauterine devices (IUDs) are readily available in Uganda, their utilization remains low, including within post abortion care. The level and factors associated with uptake of post abortion IUDs, are not well documente…
View article: The use of telemedicine services for medical abortion
The use of telemedicine services for medical abortion Open
None REGISTRATION: DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD013764.
View article: Planning for scale: analysis of adaptations and contextual factors influencing scale-up of the QUALI-DEC intervention to optimize caesarean section use
Planning for scale: analysis of adaptations and contextual factors influencing scale-up of the QUALI-DEC intervention to optimize caesarean section use Open
View article: Telemedicine Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic in 8 Countries From the International Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Consortium: Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Telemedicine Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic in 8 Countries From the International Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Consortium: Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey Study Open
BACKGROUND: Telemedicine is an important way to fill in the access gap to in-person health care services during challenging times like pandemics. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the role that telemedicine played during the COVID…
View article: Telemedicine Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic in 8 Countries From the International Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Consortium: Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Telemedicine Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic in 8 Countries From the International Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Consortium: Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey Study Open
Background Telemedicine is an important way to fill in the access gap to in-person health care services during challenging times like pandemics. Objective This study aimed to investigate the role that telemedicine played during the COVID-1…
View article: The impact of gestational age limits on abortion-related outcomes: a synthesis of legal and health evidence
The impact of gestational age limits on abortion-related outcomes: a synthesis of legal and health evidence Open
View article: Implementing telemedicine for medical abortion within the public health system: A qualitative study on implementation bottlenecks and solutions in South Africa
Implementing telemedicine for medical abortion within the public health system: A qualitative study on implementation bottlenecks and solutions in South Africa Open
Background Abortion in South Africa is legal, but there are still many barriers to access and high utilisation of the informal sector. Telemedicine for medical abortion is an alternative model that has been found to be a safe, effective, a…
View article: Effectiveness of Early Versus Standard Intrauterine Contraception Following Medical Management of First Trimester Incomplete Abortions: A Non-Inferiority Open-Label Randomized Control Trial in Central Uganda
Effectiveness of Early Versus Standard Intrauterine Contraception Following Medical Management of First Trimester Incomplete Abortions: A Non-Inferiority Open-Label Randomized Control Trial in Central Uganda Open
View article: Healthcare providers’ perceptions on post abortion intrauterine contraception: A qualitative study in central Uganda
Healthcare providers’ perceptions on post abortion intrauterine contraception: A qualitative study in central Uganda Open
Background Despite access to post abortion intrauterine contraception, the uptake of Intrauterine devices (IUDs) in Uganda remains low. Whether the perceptions of healthcare providers towards IUDs have a role in the provision of post abort…
View article: Women's experiences of facility-based abortion care: A WHO qualitative evidence synthesis
Women's experiences of facility-based abortion care: A WHO qualitative evidence synthesis Open
The World Health Organization's Abortion Care Guideline requires abortion care to be not only safe but also effective, efficient, accessible, equitable, acceptable, and person centered. We synthesized qualitative evidence from 111 papers f…
View article: Trusted networks: a study of communication flow and access to abortion information in Argentina
Trusted networks: a study of communication flow and access to abortion information in Argentina Open
In December 2020, Argentina approved a new abortion law following decades of feminist and social advocacy. This paper presents qualitative findings from interviews and focus group discussions with people in local communities focusing on ho…
View article: Uptake of Intrauterine Contraception after Medical Management of First Trimester Incomplete Abortion: A Cross-sectional study in central Uganda
Uptake of Intrauterine Contraception after Medical Management of First Trimester Incomplete Abortion: A Cross-sectional study in central Uganda Open
Background Although intrauterine devices (IUDs) are readily available in Uganda, their utilization remains low, including within post abortion care. The level and factors associated with uptake of post abortion IUDs are not well documented…
View article: Two decades of research capacity strengthening and reciprocal learning on sexual and reproductive health in East Africa – a point of (no) return
Two decades of research capacity strengthening and reciprocal learning on sexual and reproductive health in East Africa – a point of (no) return Open
As the world is facing challenges such as pandemics, climate change, conflicts, and changing political landscapes, the need to secure access to safe and high-quality abortion care is more urgent than ever. On 27th of June 2023, the Swedish…
View article: Implementing the QUALI-DEC project in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Thailand and Viet Nam: a process delineation and theory-driven process evaluation protocol
Implementing the QUALI-DEC project in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Thailand and Viet Nam: a process delineation and theory-driven process evaluation protocol Open
The project 'Quality Decision-making by women and providers' (QUALI-DEC) combines four non-clinical interventions to promote informed decision-making surrounding mode of birth, improve women's birth experiences, and reduce caesarean sectio…
View article: Adherence to Modern Contraceptives Among Female Refugee Adolescents in Northern Uganda: A Prospective Single Cohort Study
Adherence to Modern Contraceptives Among Female Refugee Adolescents in Northern Uganda: A Prospective Single Cohort Study Open
Adherence to modern contraceptives was low, leaving adolescents at risk of unintended pregnancies. Participants using LARC were more likely to adhere than those using SARC. Interventions addressing fear of side effects and partner prohibit…
View article: Associations between the COVID-19 pandemic and women’s fertility intentions: a multi-country, cross-sectional (I-SHARE) study
Associations between the COVID-19 pandemic and women’s fertility intentions: a multi-country, cross-sectional (I-SHARE) study Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic, together with the subsequent social distancing measures, could lead to shifts in family and fertility planning. This study aimed to explore the associations between the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in f…
View article: The impact of third-party authorization requirements on abortion-related outcomes: a synthesis of legal and health evidence
The impact of third-party authorization requirements on abortion-related outcomes: a synthesis of legal and health evidence Open
Objectives This review synthesizes legal and health evidence to demonstrate the health and human rights impacts of third-party authorization requirements (TPAs) on abortion seekers. Results The synthesized evidence substantiates the pre-ex…
View article: Associations between the COVID-19 pandemic and women’s fertility intentions: a multi-country, cross-sectional (I-SHARE) study
Associations between the COVID-19 pandemic and women’s fertility intentions: a multi-country, cross-sectional (I-SHARE) study Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic, together with the subsequent social distancing measures, could lead to shifts in family and fertility planning. This study aimed to explore the associations between the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in f…
View article: Implementing medical abortion through telemedicine in Colombia: a qualitative study
Implementing medical abortion through telemedicine in Colombia: a qualitative study Open
The non-governmental organisation Profamilia developed and implemented medical abortion through telemedicine in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This service is now integrated as an alternative to in-person care and available to abortion…
View article: Intimate Partner Violence During COVID-19 Restrictions: A Study of 30 Countries From the I-SHARE Consortium
Intimate Partner Violence During COVID-19 Restrictions: A Study of 30 Countries From the I-SHARE Consortium Open
Intimate partner violence (IPV) causes substantial physical and psychological trauma. Restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including lockdowns and movement restrictions, may exacerbate IPV risk and reduce access to…
View article: The Impact of ‘conscientious objection’ on abortion-related outcomes: A synthesis of legal and health evidence
The Impact of ‘conscientious objection’ on abortion-related outcomes: A synthesis of legal and health evidence Open
The World Health Organization (WHO) and international human rights bodies have long urged states to take steps to ensure that 'conscientious objection' does not undermine access to abortion in practice. This review uses an established meth…
View article: Intimate Partner Violence During COVID-19 Restrictions: A Study of 30 Countries From the I-SHARE Consortium
Intimate Partner Violence During COVID-19 Restrictions: A Study of 30 Countries From the I-SHARE Consortium Open
Intimate partner violence (IPV) causes substantial physical and psychological trauma. Restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including lockdowns and movement restrictions, may exacerbate IPV risk and reduce access to…
View article: The impact of criminalisation on abortion-related outcomes: a synthesis of legal and health evidence
The impact of criminalisation on abortion-related outcomes: a synthesis of legal and health evidence Open
Abortion is criminalised to at least some degree in most countries. International human rights bodies have recognised that criminalisation results in the provision of poor-quality healthcare goods and services, is associated with lack of r…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to and utilisation of services for sexual and reproductive health: a scoping review
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to and utilisation of services for sexual and reproductive health: a scoping review Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted health systems globally and widened preexisting disparities. We conducted a scoping review on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women and girls’ access to and utilisation of s…
View article: Comparison of the effectiveness and safety of treatment of incomplete second trimester abortion with misoprostol provided by midwives and physicians: a randomised, controlled, equivalence trial in Uganda
Comparison of the effectiveness and safety of treatment of incomplete second trimester abortion with misoprostol provided by midwives and physicians: a randomised, controlled, equivalence trial in Uganda Open
View article: The impact of mandatory waiting periods on abortion-related outcomes: a synthesis of legal and health evidence
The impact of mandatory waiting periods on abortion-related outcomes: a synthesis of legal and health evidence Open
View article: The impact of ‘grounds’ on abortion-related outcomes: a synthesis of legal and health evidence
The impact of ‘grounds’ on abortion-related outcomes: a synthesis of legal and health evidence Open
View article: The impact of provider restrictions on abortion-related outcomes: a synthesis of legal and health evidence
The impact of provider restrictions on abortion-related outcomes: a synthesis of legal and health evidence Open
View article: Adherence to modern contraceptives among female refugee adolescents in northern Uganda: A prospective single cohort study
Adherence to modern contraceptives among female refugee adolescents in northern Uganda: A prospective single cohort study Open
Background: Contraceptive adherence is the current and consistent use of a contraceptive method as prescribed by a health worker or family planning provider so as to prevent pregnancy. Globally, adherence is lowest among adolescents. This …