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Journal articles on the topic "Women's health services"

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Hedman, Birgitta, and Eva Herner. "Women's Health and Women's Work in Health Services." Women & Health 13, no. 3-4 (August 12, 1988): 9–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j013v13n03_03.

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O'Mullane, D., H. Whelton, and N. Galvin. "Health services and women's oral health." Journal of Dental Education 57, no. 10 (October 1993): 749–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/j.0022-0337.1993.57.10.tb02799.x.

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R. Grant, Karen. "Women's Health in a Changing Society: Changing Women's Health." Australian Journal of Primary Health 4, no. 3 (1998): 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/py98028.

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Women's health and health care for women have been undergoing significant changes in Canada in recent years. In part, change has occurred as a result of health care restructuring (or health reform), brought on by reduced funding by the federal government. Whereas in 1971 (when Canadian Medicare was established), the federal government contributed 50% of the costs of all insured services, today its contribution is a mere 15% and declining. Demands for greater economic efficiencies in the health sector, coupled with concerns about the ageing of the population have also led many provincial governments to restructure health services. There has been a growing shift toward community-based health care, as well as changes to how health care in institutions is delivered. In all of this restructuring, relatively little attention has been focused on the impact of these changes on women.
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Warner, Cheryl K. "Planning for women's health care services." Women's Health Issues 6, no. 1 (January 1996): 60–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/1049-3867(95)00063-1.

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Lamichhane, Kamala. "Women's autonomy and utilization of maternal health care services in rural Nepal." Nepal Population Journal 18, no. 17 (December 31, 2018): 73–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/npj.v18i17.26379.

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Nepal has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in South Asia although the situation is improving in recent days. One of the reasons for such a high mortality may be attributed to the under-utilization of modern maternal health services during pregnancy. This study has analyzed the relationship between women’s autonomy and the utilization of maternal health care services in order to explore some possible reasons for the under-utilization of the services. Data from the Nepal demographic and Health Survey, 2011 is used for the study. The analysis is based on 2374 married women aged 15-49 years who had given a live birth during three years preceding the survey. Women's household decision making power, control over use of earning and decision on using contraception have been used to explore the indicators of women's autonomy. Logistic regression is used to assess the net effect of several independent variables on two dependent variables (adequate antenatal care and institutional delivery) of maternal health care. Logistic regression analyses reveal that the utilization of both maternal health care services are related to women's autonomy as indicated by decision making power on own health care, large household purchases and control over earnings because financial sufficiency is must at that period. Women's’ decision-making power appears to be the most powerful predictors for increasing maternal health service utilization. The study results suggest that policy actions that increase women’s autonomy at home could be effective in helping assure good maternal health.
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Breaux, Cynthia. "Women's Mental Health Services: A Public Health Perspective." Annals of Internal Medicine 129, no. 5 (September 1, 1998): 432. http://dx.doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-129-5-199809010-00029.

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Berer, Marge, and T. K. Sundari Ravindran. "Women's health services: Where are they going?" Reproductive Health Matters 6, no. 11 (January 1998): 6–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0968-8080(98)90077-5.

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Agustanti, Dwi, Anita Anita, Purwati Purwati, and Kodri Kodri. "Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN) dan Kepuasan Layanan Kesehatan Reproduksi National Health Insurance and Reproductive Health Service Satisfaction." JURNAL KEPERAWATAN RAFLESIA 4, no. 1 (May 30, 2022): 11–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.33088/jkr.v4i1.743.

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Women's health problems in Indonesia are still in the spotlight and concern. Maternal mortality did not show a decline but instead increased to 305 deaths per 100,000 live births. Since the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a national disaster on February 29, 2020, the government recommended that all health services focus on and prioritize handling COVID-19 and other health problems. others that are considered medical emergencies, thus changing the priority of health services reduces Sexual and Reproductive Health (KSR) services. This study aimed to determine the relationship of the National Health Insurance (JKN) with satisfaction with reproductive health services. This study used a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design. The sample were 257 respondents who meet the criteria, namely aged between 20 - 50 years and use women's health services (reproductive) in health facilities in Bandar Lampung City. The test used univariate with frequency distribution and bivariate test with Chi Square. The results found that more respondents used JKN in women's health services, 184 people (71.6%), more respondents said they were satisfied with women's health services, 129 people ( 50.2%). There was no relationship between the use of JKN with women's health service satisfaction (p value 0.891). Suggestions for the Poltekkes institution to increase participation in the coverage of JKN participation in the community, especially women in the city of Bandar Lampung.
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Widiasih, Restuning, and Katherine Nelson. "Exploring Health Professionals’ Perceptions of Husbands’ Responsibilities in Muslim Women’s Health." Nurse Media Journal of Nursing 11, no. 1 (February 20, 2021): 24–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.14710/nmjn.v11i1.33852.

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Background: The husband has an important role in women's health. However, the information related to their roles is limited, including from the perspectives of health professionals. The health professionals' support and behavior have influenced men's and women's health behavior. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the health professionals’ perceptions of husbands’ roles and behavior in women's health, especially in the Muslim community.Methods: A qualitative descriptive approach applied in this study. Data were collected using the interview method. Ten clinicians from rural and urban areas of West Java, Indonesia, with a range of experience engaging with Muslim husbands involved in this study. Semi-structured interviews were recorded and then transcribed by the researchers. The transcribed data were analyzed using the comparative analysis for the interview technique.Results: Four main themes were identified: (1) Contextual factors impact husbands' roles in women's health; (2) Extensive roles of Muslim husbands in women's health; (3) Husbands and others involved in decisions about women's health; and (4) Level of health literacy affects husband's actions in women's health and cancer.Conclusion: Health professionals perceived that husbands' roles in Muslim women's health are pivotal, especially in supporting health treatments in health services. Little information was obtained about husbands' support in cancer prevention and early detection. Nurses can take the lead in improving Muslim husbands' understanding of women's health and cancer and raising their awareness of cancer screening for their wives.
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Jo Wainer. "Rural Women's Health." Australian Journal of Primary Health 4, no. 3 (1998): 80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/py98033.

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Rural women in Australia have reduced access to health and illness-management services, live in more hazardous environments, and yet describe themselves as healthier than urban women. These contradictions illustrate some of the consequences of different ways of measuring health. Data based on presentations to hospital for episodes of illness management, within a conceptual framework of biomedicine which has been developed with little input from women, presents one picture of the health of a community. Data based on asking women what is going on provides another picture. These different pictures highlight the distinction between health and illness management. This article introduces the reader to rural culture, considers some of the epidemiological evidence about the presentation of illness and mortality for rural women, summarises the outcomes of research and consultations with women, and concludes by making recommendations about effective ways to enhance rural women's health through service delivery.
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Women's health services"

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Chong, Susan. "Chinese women's experiences of accessing mental health services." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/42184.

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Research worldwide has found the existence of factors adversely influencing Chinese communities’ access to mental health services. Stigma, shame and ‘loss of face’ have played a major role in the underutilization of mental health services by Chinese communities. However, there is little research available in Canada that examines mental health and the general adult Chinese population, particularly gender effects. The purpose of this qualitative research study was to examine Chinese women’s experiences of access to mental health services in an urban context in British Columbia. This study was to seek the perspective of Chinese women and providers as to what were the challenges to and facilitators of Chinese women’s access to mental health services. Interpretive description was used as the research method for this study and enabled an analytic framework formulated from existing knowledge in the field. This assisted in developing knowledge about Chinese women’s illness experiences related to access of mental health services. Purposive sampling was used. In-depth interviews with 7 Chinese women, 2 non Chinese women and 2 health care providers were conducted and the data analyzed. Five themes emerged through the data: 1) stigma and mental illness, 2) social supports: connections with families and friends and the double edged sword, 3) language and access, 4) lack of coordinated, seamless care and the intersection with mental health literacy and 5) health care providers and peer support: navigating mental health services. From these findings, several recommendations were made to reduce stigma and improve access to mental health service. Nurses need to provide culturally competent care, for example, by using professional interpreters when appropriate. In addition, nurses need to be aware of mental health services and other relevant resources inside and outside of the health care system. Nurses are in a good position to provide education to increase mental health literacy and reduce stigma. Also, nurses can advocate and collaborate with community agencies, policy decision-markers and other health care professionals to enhance access to services.
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Fredericks, Bronwyn L. "Us Speaking about Women's Health: Aboriginal women's perceptions and experiences of health, well-being, identity, body and health services." Thesis, Central Queensland University, 2003. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/13909/1/FREDERICKS%2C_B.L._PHD.pdf.

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When compared to other women in Australia Aboriginal women are considered the most socially and economically disadvantaged and have the poorest health status. Aboriginal women in Rockhampton, Central Queensland are not excluded from this lived reality. This research has explored Aboriginal women’s perceptions and experiences of health and health services in Rockhampton. Drawing on these experiences, and centring the voices of these women, the study reports on findings concerning cross-cultural issues, communication, policy, practice and service delivery. Importantly, the study has built new knowledge identifying the complex relationship between identity, body and well-being. In undertaking this study, I have developed a ‘talkin’ up’ research process in collaboration with other Aboriginal women. That is, by asking what Aboriginal women in Rockhampton wanted me as an Aboriginal woman researcher to explore and what type of process I would work through with Aboriginal women as the participants. The research has been informed and guided by these Aboriginal women and thus has witnessed the articulations of a more accurate portrayal of Aboriginal women’s perceptions and experiences of health services. I take the witnessing to be partly personally empowering, partly sharing and partly a taking of ownership of experience. As those women interviewed explained, our story here is told ‘by us’. In undertaking such a research process, I needed to ask what it means to be an Indigenous researcher and what is a good Indigenous research process? These are addressed at length within the thesis. This research process has not involved examining health services with regards to their service provision or their implementation of more empowering practices to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal women. This remains to be done. This research, has instead attempted to answer the question ‘how the relationship between health services and Aboriginal women can be more empowering from the viewpoints of Aboriginal women?’ The assumption underpinning this study is that empowering and re-empowering practices for Aboriginal women can lead to improved health outcomes. The study found : Aboriginal women had requirements of health services relating to cultural comfort of health service environments Aboriginal women did not access one health provider for all their health needs, they ‘shopped around’ to meet their general health, Women’s Business and relationship and privacy requirements Aboriginal women’s health is impacted upon by stereotypes held of Aboriginal women around skin colour and Aboriginality Aboriginal women have an understanding of what is required to improve the interactions between health service providers and Aboriginal women
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LeGrow, Tracy L. "Access to health information and health care decision-making of women in a rural Appalachian community." Huntington, WV : [Marshall University Libraries], 2007. http://www.marshall.edu/etd/descript.asp?ref=746.

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Kabakian-Khasholian, Tamar. "Improving women's health postpartum : the impact of provision of written information." Thesis, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (University of London), 2002. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.269771.

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Paudel, Deepak Raj Orapin Pitakmahaket. "Women's autonomy and utilization of maternal health services in Nepal /." Abstract, 2006. http://mulinet3.li.mahidol.ac.th/thesis/2549/cd392/4838764.pdf.

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Subramanian, Shobana. "Reconfiguring home, world and cosmos health initiatives in women's self-help groups in Kanyakumari, India /." Columbus, Ohio : Ohio State University, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1150483913.

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Guo, Sufang Oratai Rauyajin. "Health service utilization of women with reproductive tract infections in rural China /." Abstract, 1999. http://mulinet3.li.mahidol.ac.th/thesis/2542/42E-GuoSufang.pdf.

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Ibrahim, Ghada. "The role of the health system in women's utilisation of maternal health services in Sudan." Thesis, City, University of London, 2015. http://openaccess.city.ac.uk/17079/.

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Background: Maternal mortality and morbidity still pose a significant challenge in Sudan, where no significant improvements in maternal health have been achieved despite the focus on the Millennium Development Goals. Under-utilisation is a major public health concern even though Sudan is among the African countries that have registered poor maternal and child health. Health services in Sudan are generally limited and with poor quality and disparate access. Therefore, there is a need for better understanding of the barriers to the provision and utilisation of maternal health services in order to improve the health and survival of Sudanese mothers. Objectives: This study sought to assess the maternal health system functions and influences on utilisation as well as the social, cultural, and women’s characteristics that may constitute barriers to utilisation. Methodology: The study used an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design. A comprehensive analysis was conducted using several quantitative and qualitative data sets, guided by a new framework, the Maternal Health System Performance framework (MHSP) developed as part of this work in order to assess both the three objectives and four functions of the health system on both macro and micro levels. Findings: The study findings provide clear evidence that the Sudan health system is not currently capable of achieving an adequate level of attainment of the health goals or equitable distribution, due to dysfunction of the four health system functions. In addition, the findings draw attention to the important role of the stewardship function in health system performance. This function can play a key role in health system reform, as it influences management of the health system and should work across all elements of the system to ensure a well-functioning health system and efficient use of resources. The findings also underline the important role of health system related factors rather than simply population factors (such as individual, household, and community factors) in the low service utilisation among women in poor settings. While it shows that certain population characteristics such as household income and education do have a significant impact on the utilisation, the health system functions, and in particular the stewardship function, are also demonstrated to be of considerable importance. Implication: These findings have implications for policy and practice, indicating that simply blaming women for not using maternal health services is unhelpful and inappropriate and indicate that decision makers should focus more fully on improving the performance of the health system. According to the comprehensive assessment of the health system performance, the study proposes several recommendations for each health system function to enhance the performance in the context of limited resources, ultimately to improve women’s and community health in Sudan.
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Millar, Tracy. "A discourse analysis of young women's accounts of acute psychiatric hospitalisation." Thesis, University of London, 2002. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.252232.

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Ngula, Asser Kondjashili. "Women's perception on the under utilization of intrapartum care services in Okakarara district, Namibia." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2005. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&amp.

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Maternal health care services are one of the health interventions to reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. The health of mothers of childbearing age and of the unborn babies is influenced by many factors some of which include the availability and accessibility of health services for pregnant women. Low quality of health services being provided, and limited access to health facilities is correlated with increases maternal morbidity and mortality. This situation is caused by long distances between facilities as well as the people's own beliefs in traditional practices. This study was about the assessment of the women's knowledge on benefits of delivery in a hospital, the barriers to delivery services, and the perception of the delivery services rendered in the maternity ward of Okakarara hospital.
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Books on the topic "Women's health services"

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Massachusetts. Dept. of Public Health. Women's health programs. Boston, Mass.]: The Dept., 1996.

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New York (State). Governor's Interagency Work Group on Women's Health. Women's health. [Albany, N.Y.?]: The Work Group, 1994.

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Health, Illinois Office of Women's. Women's health programs. Springfield, IL: Illinois Dept. of Public Health, Office of Women's Health, 2004.

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1951-, Johnson Cynda Ann, ed. Women's health care handbook. Philadelphia: Hanley & Belfus, 1996.

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United States. Public Health Service. Task Force on Women's Health Issues. Women's health: Report of the Public Health Service Task Force on Women's Health Issues. Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, 1985.

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Lubotsky, Levin Bruce, Blanch Andrea K, and Jennings Ann 1936-, eds. Women's mental health services: A public health perspective. Thousand Oaks, Calif: Sage Publications, 1998.

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National Association of Women's Health Professionals. and Oryx Press, eds. Directory of women's health care centers. Phoenix, Ariz: Oryx Press, 1989.

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Bank, World, ed. Improving women's health in India. Washington, D.C: World Bank, 1996.

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Massachusetts. Office of Public Information and Health Education. Women's health in Massachusetts: Public health programs and services. Boston]: Office of Public Information and Health Education, Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health, 1986.

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Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (Great Britain), ed. Complete women's health. London: Thorsons, 2000.

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Book chapters on the topic "Women's health services"

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Turshen, Meredeth. "Fighting for Good Health Services, Struggling with the Pharmaceutical Industry." In Women's Health Movements, 91–119. New York: Palgrave Macmillan US, 2007. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/9780230607125_4.

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Montgomery, Phyllis, Cheryl Forchuk, Carolyne Gorlick, and Rick Csiernik. "12. Rural Women’s Strategies for Seeking Mental Health and Housing Services." In Rural Women's Health, 233–50. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.3138/9781442662513-014.

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Khan, Kausar Saeed, Ghazala Rafique, Sohail Amir Ali Bawani, Fatema Hasan, and Anis Haroon. "Social and Societal Context of Women’s Mental Health, What Women Want, What They Get: Gap Analysis in Pakistan of Mental Health Services, Polices and Research." In Women's Mental Health, 33–50. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17326-9_3.

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Levin, Bruce Lubotsky, and Ardis Hanson. "Rural Behavioral Health Services." In Women’s Behavioral Health, 151–68. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-58293-6_7.

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Cain, Tambra K. "Military Service." In Encyclopedia of Women’s Health, 829–31. Boston, MA: Springer US, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-306-48113-0_277.

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Dugan, Alicia G., and Vicki J. Magley. "Services in the Workplace." In A Public Health Perspective of Women’s Mental Health, 261–94. New York, NY: Springer New York, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1526-9_14.

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Mulder, Pamela L., Robert Jackson, and Sarah Jarvis. "Services in Rural Areas." In A Public Health Perspective of Women’s Mental Health, 313–33. New York, NY: Springer New York, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1526-9_16.

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Turshen, Meredeth. "Fighting for Good Health Services, Struggling with the Pharmaceutical Industry." In Women’s Health Movements, 113–47. Singapore: Springer Singapore, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9467-6_4.

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Koire, Amanda, Elizabeth Richards, Juan Aparicio, Koriann Cox, and Amritha Bhat. "Integration of Behavioral Health and Primary Care Services for Women." In Women’s Behavioral Health, 193–217. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-58293-6_9.

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Bloom, Sandra L. "Organizational Stress and Trauma-Informed Services." In A Public Health Perspective of Women’s Mental Health, 295–311. New York, NY: Springer New York, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1526-9_15.

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Conference papers on the topic "Women's health services"

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Shouman, Lina. "COVID-19: Unmasking the Digital Gender Divide in a Pandemic." In 12th Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conference. Tomorrow People Organization, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.52987/wlec.2021.003.

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Abstract The digital revolution has paved the way to a digital world that stimulates economic growth, develops health outcomes, and raises millions out of poverty by means of new technologies and services. The COVID-19 outbreak hastened the implementation of digital solutions at an exceptional speed, producing unforeseen opportunities for alternative methods to social and economic life. On the other hand, the COVID-19 crisis threatens to repel hard-won achievements in gender equality, further revealing women’s vulnerabilities based on their already existing economic, social and political situations. Tackling the digital gender divide is essential to guaranteeing sustainability of women’s livelihood. Therefore, the aim of this study is to find out if the COVID-19 crisis is enforcing existing digital inequality keeping in mind that failure to address the gender digital divide will increase gender inequality. Keywords: Digital revolution, COVID-19, gender equality, digital gender divide, digital inequality
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Jasim Muhammad Hamza, Rana. "The Yazidi Survivors Between the Tragedy of the Genocide and the Reality of the Camps." In Peacebuilding and Genocide Prevention. University of Human Development, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.21928/uhdicpgp/33.

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"The camps are a cumulative assembly that does not constitute a sense of belonging and does not constitute a coherent social body. Therefore, the camps were not prepared to meet the needs, and are not suitable for practicing work except in the most limited limits, almost creating a feeling for those who live in them that they are neglected, and that life in the camps reminds the survivors Every day, with what they have lost, they find themselves in a vicious circle. It is clear that the issue of Yazidi women has become a general humanitarian and social issue on the one hand, and a special issue related to women and the forms of kidnapping, rape and violence they have been subjected .to This study seeks to examine the situation of Yazidi girls and women after their return from kidnapping, and about the reality of the services provided to them by some international and local organizations. Based on the importance of documenting these services provided to women and girls in displacement camps, the study focuses on the service frameworks provided to them, as it is an important step in knowing the size of the gap in the protection services provided to them, and the study contributes to identifying the priorities that must be taken into account when developing plans future to achieve better conditions for Yazidi women survivors of violence. The study shows that women are suffering from multiple forms of violations committed against them, as women have suffered a lot from the effects of the control of (ISIS) gangs from kidnapping, rape and forced marriage, as well as forcing them to convert to the Islamic religion, Women still suffer from an unknown fate, as girls and women today have become widows or orphans in situations devoid of protection and support mechanisms. Most of the survivors, whether residing in the camps or residing outside the camps, lack health services, including psychological and social support. This study aims to identify the social and economic conditions that Yazidi women live in the camps, with the identification of the most important services provided to Yazidi women and their effectiveness in covering their needs. Given the 4 importance of this study, we will rely on the case study method, because it reveals to us closely the real and actual conditions of the .Yazidi women's conditions after their return inside the camps"
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Tucak, Ivana, and Anita Blagojević. "COVID- 19 PANDEMIC AND THE PROTECTION OF THE RIGHT TO ABORTION." In EU 2021 – The future of the EU in and after the pandemic. Faculty of Law, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.25234/eclic/18355.

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The COVID - 19 pandemic that swept the world in 2020 and the reactions of state authorities to it are unparalleled events in modern history. In order to protect public health, states have limited a number of fundamental human rights that individuals have in accordance with national constitutions and international conventions. The focus of this paper is the right of access to abortion in the Member States of the European Union. In Europe, the situation with regard to the recognition of women's right to abortion is quite clear. All member states of the European Union, with the exception of Poland and Malta, recognize the rather liberal right of a woman to have an abortion in a certain period of time after conception. However, Malta and Poland, as members of the European Union, since abortion is seen as a service, must not hinder the travel of women abroad to have an abortion, nor restrict information on the provision of abortion services in other countries. In 2020, a pandemic highlighted all the weaknesses of this regime by preventing women from traveling to more liberal countries to perform abortions, thus calling into question their right to choose and protect their sexual and reproductive rights. This is not only the case in Poland and Malta, but also in countries that recognize the right to abortion but make it conditional on certain non-medical conditions, such as compulsory counselling; and the mandatory time period between applying for and performing an abortion; in situations present in certain countries where the problem of a woman exercising the right to abortion is a large number of doctors who do not provide this service based on their right to conscience. The paper is divided into three parts. The aim of the first part of the paper is to consider all the legal difficulties that women face in accessing abortion during the COVID -19 pandemic, restrictions that affect the protection of their dignity, right to life, privacy and right to equality. In the second part of the paper particular attention will be paid to the illiberal tendencies present in this period in some countries of Central and Eastern Europe, especially Poland. In the third part of the paper, emphasis will be put on the situation in Malta where there is a complete ban on abortion even in the case when the life of a pregnant woman is in danger.
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Octavia, Eva Nur, and Pandu Riono. "Effectivity of National Health Insurance on Maternal Health in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review." In The 7th International Conference on Public Health 2020. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.04.03.

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ABSTRACT Background: Improving maternal health services is one of the main objectives in reducing maternal mortality. The national health insurance system is one of the efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) which aims to ensure that people can access health services without financial difficulties as stated in the third point of SDGs 2030. This system ensures that women are able to access quality maternal health services. This study aimed to review the effectiveness of national health insurance implementation on maternal health service in developing countries, systematically. Subjects and Method: This was a systematic review conducted by searching for articles through three databases, namely Cinahl, Medline, and JSTOR. The search was carried out using the Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Study Design (PICO-S method). In the identification stage, it was found 251 articles and 8 articles were selected to meet the criteria for this study. Results: The national health insurance system was an effort to ensure that women of reproductive age were able to access quality maternal health services. However, there were still gaps in the utilization of health services which are influenced by factors of education, economic status, and geographic area. Conclusion: The implementation of the national health insurance system has an impact on increasing the utilization of maternal health services, especially in developing countries. Keywords: national health insurance, women of reproductive age, maternal health services, developing country Correspondence: Eva Nur Octavia. Postgraduate of Reproductive Health, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia. Jl. Margonda Raya, Pondok Cina, Beji, Depok 16424, East Java. Email: evanuroctavia@gmail.com. Mobile: +62 87759656772 DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.04.03
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Dey, A., R. Godding, B. Reid, and A. Campbell. "Do women attending a screening mammogram access ehealth information from the internet?" In HEALTHCOM 2006 8th International Conference on e-Health Networking, Applications and Services. IEEE, 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/health.2006.246462.

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Kihiu, Mercy Wairimu, Inviolata Njeri Njoroge, and Bernard Nyauchi. "Photovoice Analysis of Healthcare Access Challenges among Women Living with Disability’s in Nairobi’s Informal Settlement during the COVID-19 Pandemic." In 2nd International Conference on Women. iConferences (Pvt) Ltd, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.32789/women.2023.1001.

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Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic exposed greatly existing health care inequalities experienced by persons living with disabilities. Many persons living with disabilities in Kenya’s informal areas experienced numerous inequalities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this was exhibited in their difficulty accessing employment as a result of mass layoffs, education, and health services. This qualitative study explored the health and well-being of women living with disabilities in informal settlements in Nairobi during the COVID-19 pandemic. The photovoice technique was used to collect data from six purposively sampled participants that represented the vulnerable persons with disabilities living in the informal settlements of Korogocho and Viwandani in Nairobi. Additionally, in-depth interviews (IDIs) were conducted to further highlight how common the experiences described by the Photovoice participants were. Recordings were transcribed verbatim, translated to English, and coded using NVivo. Through thematic analysis of the transcripts, three main barriers were identified: challenges with access and affordability of health services for women living with disability; social and self-stigma as a contributing factor in access to health services for women living with disability; and the built and physical environment as a challenge in access to healthcare services for women living with disability. Attitudinal factors were explored, and unfavorable health-seeking behavior was found to be a barrier to access to healthcare for some participants during the pandemic. Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, women living with disability, informal settlements, photovoice, access to healthcare
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Kareem, Hero, and Sultana Begum. "Satisfaction levels of people towards health care system in MENA region Variances based on Gender, Age, Education, Income and Occupation." In 3rd Scientific Conference on Women’s Health. Hawler Medical University, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.15218/crewh.2022.01.

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Background and objective: A health care system is an amalgamation of all organizations, people and actions whose primary objective is to promote, restore or maintain health of people of a country. It includes the infrastructure, occupational health and safely legislations, Women education promotions and all that determines the health of the people of the nation. This study aimed to explore the satisfaction levels of the health care system as well as the satisfaction of quality of health care and people perspective. It also contributes for the new area of research and implications promote and help in policy decisions of the regions. Methods: The seventh wave of World Values Survey conducted worldwide during 2017 to 2021 has more than two hundred and ninety values- parameters on which the opinion of the people is collected. The survey also collects the satisfaction levels of the respondents on various issues and one of them is the health care system. In this research paper the researchers used the survey data to explore and analyze the satisfaction levels of the respondents (N= 4,803) in MENA Region especially the four countries Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt. SPSS version 25 was used to analyze the data. Mann- Whitney U Test and Kruskal Wallis Test are the tools used to compute the variance. Results: The results with regard to satisfaction level on the health care system shows that 37.4 % of respondents of Egypt are completely dissatisfied on the health care system of their country followed by Lebanon (36.8%), Iraq (34.5%) and Jordan only (6.6%). Based on state of health of the respondents, highest number of respondents of Jordan opined that their state of health is Very Good or Good followed by Lebanon, Egypt and Iraq. Regarding satisfaction with the quality of health care system, highest number of respondents from Iraq (39.5%) is very dissatisfied with the quality of health care services in their country followed by Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan. Conclusion: The findings depict that most of the respondents are completely dissatisfied or rather dissatisfied with the health care system in the MENA Region. This is an alarming signal and need to be researched further. There were significant variances among the respondents based on the gender, age, education, income, employment, occupation and country of origin. But the variances differed from country to another.
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Duarte, Marli Teresinha Cassamassimo, Ana Paula Freneda de Freitas, Juliane Andrade, and Mariana Alice De Oliveira Ignacio. "P5.19 Health needs of women who have sex with women and access to health services." In STI and HIV World Congress Abstracts, July 9–12 2017, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2017-053264.635.

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"Maternal health seeking behaviors and health care utilization in Pakistan." In International Conference on Public Health and Humanitarian Action. International Federation of Medical Students' Associations - Jordan, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.56950/xzpo9700.

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Background: Direct estimations of maternal mortality were carried out in Pakistan for the first time. Maternal health and health issues, maternal mortality and the specific causes of death among women must be studied to improve the health care of women and better utilization of maternal health services for better public health. Objective: The main objectives of this study are to analyze maternal health, morbidity and mortality indicators. The causes of death and health care utilization will be highlighted, hence, useful recommendations can be made to reduce maternal deaths and to attain the Sustainable Development Goal 3.1. Method: Utilizing the data of Pakistan Maternal Mortality Survey 2019, crosstabs and frequency tables are constructed and multivariant analysis was conducted to find out the most effective factors contributing to the deaths. IBM SPSS and STATA were used for the analysis. Results and Conclusion: 40% population surveyed was under 15, age 65 or above. Average household members were 6-7. Drinking water facility was majorly improved in both urban and rural areas. Hospital services in rural areas were mostly (54%) in the parameter of 10+ kms and Basic Health Units were mainly found inside the community. Very few urban households were in the poorest quantile while very few rural households were in the wealthiest quantile. Women education distribution showed that a high percentage of women (52%) were uneducated and only a 12% had received higher education. Maternal mortality ratio (MMR) for the 3-year period before the survey was 186 deaths per 100,000 live births while pregnancy related mortality rate was 251 deaths per 100,000 live births, which was higher compared to the MMR. Maternal death causes were divided into direct and indirect causes, where major causes were reported to be obstetric Hemorrhage (41%), Hypertensive disorders (29%), Pregnancy with abortive outcome (10%), other obstetric pregnancy related infection (6%) and non-obstetric (4%). 37% women who died in the three years before the survey sought medical care at a public sector health facility while 26% at private sector and 5% at home. A majority (90%) of women who had pregnancy complications in the 3 years before the survey received ANC from a skilled provider. Keywords: Maternal health, antenatal care, maternal mortality rates, pregnancy related diseases
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Adhariani, Desi. "Budgeted Health Services for Women: A Community-based Initiative." In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Gender Equality and Ecological Justice, GE2J 2019, 10-11 July 2019, Semarang, Indonesia. EAI, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.4108/eai.10-7-2019.2298855.

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Reports on the topic "Women's health services"

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Huntington, Dale. Meeting women's health care needs after abortion. Population Council, 2000. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/rh2000.1036.

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Women who seek emergency treatment for abortion complications—bleeding, infection, and injuries to the reproductive tract system—should be a priority group for reproductive health care programs. These women often receive poor-quality services that do not address their multiple health needs. They may be discharged without counseling on postoperative recuperation, family planning (FP), or other reproductive health (RH) issues. Women who have had an induced abortion due to an unwanted pregnancy are likely to have a repeat abortion unless they receive appropriate FP counseling and services. Preventing repeat unsafe abortions is important for RH programs because it saves women's lives, protects women’s health, and reduces the need for costly emergency services for abortion complications. At the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development, the world's governments called for improvements in postabortion medical services. As part of the resulting international postabortion care initiative, the Population Council’s Operations Research and Technical Assistance projects worked collaboratively to conduct research on interventions to improve postabortion care. This brief summarizes the major findings of this research and relevant studies by other international organizations.
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Jejeebhoy, Shireen J. Addressing women's reproductive health needs: Priorities for the Family Welfare Programme. Population Council, 1995. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/rh1995.1033.

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India's national family welfare program has two objectives—to address the needs of families, notably women and children, and to reduce population growth rates. In reality, the program has been disproportionately focused on achieving demographic targets by increasing contraceptive prevalence. In this process, women's needs have been overlooked, in terms of poor reproductive health (RH). There is a need to reorient program priorities to focus more holistically on RH needs and on woman-based services that respond to health needs in ways sensitive to the sociocultural constraints women and adolescent girls face in acquiring services and expressing health needs. This report presents a profile of substantive needs in the area of women's RH. It contains a brief overview of the demographic situation and the thrust of the program in India, points out gender disparities and constraints women face in acquiring quality health services, focuses on the RH situation and highlights the gaps between needs and available services, and sets out priorities for policy. It raises the need for greater attention to RH and services that are more focused on women, both adult and adolescent, in India, and discusses activities appropriate for further support.
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Simmons, Ruth, and Rezina Mita. Women's status and family planning in Bangladesh: An analysis of focus group data. Population Council, 1995. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/rh1995.1000.

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This study involved secondary analysis of a substantial set of 1987–88 focus group data from Bangladesh’s Matlab Thana, where the Family Planning and Health Services Project was underway since 1977. The project was highly successful in increasing family planning (FP) acceptance and provided a rich research base for studying the diffusion of FP and its effects. The study involved 36 focus groups with fieldworkers, community women, husbands, educated women, and community leaders. The intent of the present study is to examine the effect of FP on women's status in Bangladesh, and to prepare papers on that topic. Following leads in the data itself, two papers were prepared under this subcontract. One concerns the effect of the FP fieldworkers on the knowledge and attitudes of young, unmarried women toward fertility and FP; the other presents a qualitative analysis of the fertility transition in Bangladesh, contributing to the ongoing debate on whether fertility decline is caused by demand-side or supply-side factors. This report reviews both documents.
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Miralao, Virginia. Family planning studies in the Philippines: A review and synthesis. Population Council, 1994. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/rh1994.1004.

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This report, which summarizes the major study findings on population and family planning (FP) trends in the Philippines, was prepared for the Research Unit of the Family Planning Services (FPS) of the Department of Health (DOH). It was used by the FPS in its National Consultative Planning Workshop in early 1994 to formulate plans for the Philippine Family Planning Program for 1994–1995. Workshop participants included DOH Regional Family Planning Coordinators, representatives of local government offices engaged in population and health activities, and local NGOs and women's groups. The report alerted participants to population and FP issues and trends that could assist them in formulating their FP program targets and strategies in their own areas and localities. Study findings are organized into those relating to indicators of demand, and those bearing on the supply of FP services. Considering the large number of population and FP studies that have been made to date, this review limits itself to a presentation of related trends in fertility and FP awareness, approval, and use over time. The report provides a backdrop for the formulation and implementation of local action plans to advance the national FP program.
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SUN, JUNJIANG, GUOPING QIAN, Shuqi Yue, and Anna szumilewicz. Factors influencing physical activity in pregnant women from the perspective of a socio-ecological model: A systematic review. INPLASY - International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols, November 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.37766/inplasy2022.11.0073.

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Review question / Objective: The main aim of this review is to analyse the impact factors of material physical activity in an ecological model and to analyse differences in influencing factors between pregnant women's PA and moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) , provide a reference for the research, intervention, and policy designation of maternal physical activity. Rationale: In combination with McLeroy et al. (1988)behavior is viewed as being determined by the following: (1) Personal level: the internal factors of the individual characteristics,(sociodemographic and biological, behavior, psychological ); (2) interpersonal level: interpersonal processes and primary groups-formal and informal social network and social support systems,(eg: family、public, etc.); (3)organization level: social institutions with organizational characteristics, such as health services, gyms and may also include influences from health care providers and Physical activity consultant, etc.; (4) community level: relationships among organizations, institutions, and informal networks within defined boundaries，（eg： appropriate facilities、living environment, etc.); and finally (5) public policy level: local, state, and national laws and policies.
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OLUWASANYA, Grace, Ayodetimi OMONIYI, Duminda PERERA, Manzoor QADIR, and Kaveh MADANI. Unmasking the Unseen: The Gendered Impacts of Water Quality, Sanitation and Hygiene. United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU INWEH), March 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.53328/inr24gar011.

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This report investigated the interplay between water quality, sanitation, hygiene and gender by examining distinct variables of water quality and their varying impacts on gender like reported water-related illnesses of males and females, and the consequences of water quality, sanitation, and hygiene on menstrual hygiene practices, particularly focusing on a low- and middle-income country- LMICs. This report presents the key findings, outlining a framework and guidance for examining gender-specific impacts stemming from poor water quality and WASH practices through a piloted case study in Abeokuta City, Nigeria, to serve as a preliminary guide for conducting comprehensive, site-specific assessments. The piloted Differential Impacts Assessment, DIA framework is a 5-step approach, guiding the evaluation of gendered impacts from method design to the field activities, which include water sampling and laboratory analysis, public survey, and health data collection, to the data and gender analysis. The focus on low- and middle-income countries underscores the importance of DIA in such regions for better health and socioeconomic outcomes, promoting inclusive development. The study results reveal unsettling, largely unseen gender disparities in exposure to health-related risks associated with non-utility water sources and highlight pronounced differences in water source preferences and utilization, the burden of water sourcing and collection, and health- and hygiene-related practices. Specifically, this preliminary assessment indicates an alarming inadequacy in accessing WASH services within the pilot study area, raising considerable doubts about achieving SDG 6 by 2030. While this finding is worrying, this report also discusses the lack of a standardized protocol for monitoring water-related impacts utilizing sex-disaggregated data, shedding light on the unseen global-scale gendered impacts. The report warns about the water safety of non-utility water sources. Without point-of-use treatment and water safety protocols, the water sources are unsuitable for potable uses, potentially posing compounded health risks associated with microbial contaminations and high calcium content, particularly affecting boys. Girls are likely the most affected by the repercussions of water collection, including time constraints, health implications, and safety concerns. Men and boys face a higher risk related to poor hygiene, while women may be more susceptible to health effects stemming from toilet cleaning responsibilities and shared sanitation facilities. Despite the preference for disposable sanitary pads among most women and girls, women maintain better menstrual hygiene practices than girls. This age-specific disparity highlights potential substantial health risks for girls in the near and distant future. Enhancing women's economic status could improve access to superior healthcare services and significantly elevate household well-being. The report calls for targeted actions, including urgent planning and implementation of robust water safety protocols for non-utility self-supply systems and mainstreaming gender concerns and needs as the “6th” accelerator for SDG 6. The piloted methodology is scalable and serves as an introductory guide that can be further refined to explore and track site-specific differential health and socioeconomic effects of inadequate water quality, especially in locales similar to the study area. The report targets policymakers and donor organizations advocating for sustainable water resource development, public health, human rights, and those promoting gender equality globally
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Raju, Saraswati, and Ann Leonard. Men as Supportive Partners in Reproductive Health: Moving from Rhetoric to Reality. Population Council, 2000. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/rh2000.1040.

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This book builds on presentations of the Workshop on Men as Supportive Partners in Reproductive and Sexual Health held in Kathmandu, Nepal, in 1998. By analyzing the experiences of nongovernmental organizations across India, this publication reviews important concerns that should inform the discourse on male partnership. The previous views of reaching men as contraceptive users and removing them as impediments to women’s efforts to control fertility are too limited. The argument is not whether men and women should use family planning, but rather the extent to which men can become supportive of women’s reproductive and sexual rights and actively take part in responsible and healthy reproductive behavior. Applied research is needed to learn how to stimulate and support positive and healthy sexual partnerships between women and men. It is important to demonstrate that contraceptive safety and continuation, safer sexual behaviors, use of reproductive health services, reduction in morbidity and mortality, and other health outcomes can be improved through the positive involvement of men as supportive partners and responsible parents. This publication provides a wealth of information on male partnership issues.
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Cantor, Amy, Heidi D. Nelson, Miranda Pappas, Chandler Atchison, Brigit Hatch, Nathalie Huguet, Brittny Flynn, and Marian McDonagh. Effectiveness of Telehealth for Women’s Preventive Services. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), June 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.23970/ahrqepccer256.

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Objectives. To evaluate the effectiveness, use, and implementation of telehealth for women’s preventive services for reproductive healthcare and interpersonal violence (IPV), and to evaluate patient preferences and engagement for telehealth, particularly in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Data sources. Ovid MEDLINE®, CINAHL®, Embase®, and Cochrane CENTRAL databases (July 1, 2016, to March 4, 2022); manual review of reference lists; suggestions from stakeholders; and responses to a Federal Register Notice. Review methods. Eligible abstracts and full-text articles of telehealth interventions were independently dual reviewed for inclusion using predefined criteria. Dual review was used for data abstraction, study-level risk of bias assessment, and strength of evidence (SOE) rating using established methods. Meta-analysis was not conducted due to heterogeneity of studies and limited available data. Results. Searches identified 5,704 unique records. Eight randomized controlled trials, one nonrandomized trial, and seven observational studies, involving 10,731 participants, met inclusion criteria. Of these, nine evaluated IPV services and seven evaluated contraceptive care, the only reproductive health service studied. Risk of bias was low in one study, moderate in nine trials and five observational studies, and high in one study. Telehealth interventions were intended to replace usual care in 14 studies and supplement care in 2 studies. Delivery modes included telephone (5 studies), online modules (5 studies), and mobile applications (1 study), and was unclear or undefined in five studies. There were no differences between telehealth interventions to supplement contraceptive care and comparators for rates of contraceptive use, sexually transmitted infection, and pregnancy (low SOE); evidence was insufficient for abortion rates. There were no differences between telehealth IPV services versus comparators for outcomes measuring repeat IPV, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, fear of partner, coercive control, self-efficacy, and safety behaviors (low SOE). The COVID-19 pandemic increased telehealth utilization. Barriers to telehealth interventions included limited internet access and digital literacy among English-speaking IPV survivors, and technical challenges and confidentiality concerns for contraceptive care. Telehealth use was facilitated by strategies to ensure safety of individuals who receive IPV services. Evidence was insufficient to evaluate access, health equity, or harms outcomes. Conclusions. Limited evidence suggests that telehealth interventions for contraceptive care and IPV services result in equivalent clinical and patient-reported outcomes as in-person care. Uncertainty remains regarding the most effective approaches for delivering these services, and how to best mobilize telehealth, particularly for women facing barriers to healthcare.
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Maffioli, Alessandro, Rafael Anta, Jose Perez Lu, Diether Beuermann, Maria Fernanda Rodrigo, and Patricia J. García. Information and Communication Technologies, Prenatal Care Services and Neonatal Health. Inter-American Development Bank, May 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0011695.

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We evaluate the effectiveness of sending text messages to pregnant women containing appointment reminders and suggestions for healthy behaviors during pregnancy. Receiving messages had an overall positive effect of 5 percent on the number of prenatal care visits attended. Moreover, for women who live close to their assigned health center and who have higher educational attainment, the intervention positively affected vitamin intake compliance, APGAR scores, and birth weight. Evidence suggests that reminders are more effective among those who are more able to understand the future benefits of preventive care (more educated) and who face lower transaction costs of going to prenatal care checkups (located near health centers). No evidence of geographical spillover effects was found.
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Ndhlovu, Lewis. Quality of care and utilisation of MCH and FP services at Kenyan health facilities. Population Council, 1999. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/rh1999.1017.

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Quality of services is playing an increasingly important role in many family planning (FP) programs. In 1995, a national Situation Analysis Study of 254 health facilities was conducted in Kenya to assess the status and quality of FP services in the country. An in-depth survey of a subsample of 28 health facilities was conducted the following year. From these facilities, 1,834 women were interviewed about their experiences with services at facilities when they sought antenatal, child health, and FP services. The goal of the survey was to examine the links between quality of care in FP services and contraceptive behavior. A key focus was directed at information and counseling as elements of service quality. Further, the subject of quality was explored in the context of how women switched facilities for the same and different services of antenatal care, child health, and FP. As noted in this report, this study highlights the gap that exists in the provision of quality reproductive health services. Despite the call for client-centered services, there is evidence that a wide gap still remains in providing relevant information to clients.
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