Mi Cuerpo, Nuestra Responsabilidad: Using Photovoice to describe the assets and barriers to sexual and reproductive health among Latinos in North Carolina

Latinos in North Carolina experience disparities in sexual and reproductive health. To identify and explore assets for and barriers to sexual and reproductive health in the Latino community, an academic-community partnership engaged community health workers (CHW) in Photovoice, a participatory qualitative research methodology. Five sessions were completed in which CHW agreed on photo assignments and discussed the photos. Themes included the role of men, cultural taboos, and the effect of undocumented immigrant status on access to resources. Findings were presented at a community forum. Building on the strengths of CHW to reduce barriers to sexual and reproductive health is a viable strategy to address disparities

Sexual and Reproductive Health in Rwanda

KEY MESSAGES Empowerment (women, youth, communities) Inclusion (age + gender) Prevention/Early Detection PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS Partner with Rwandan medical students to improve program delivery Communicate monthly with local leaders Partner with Community Health Center FUTURE INTERVENTIONS Partner with Rwandan medical students to improve program delivery Communicate monthly with local leaders Partner with Community Health Centerhttps://jdc.jefferson.edu/cwicposters/1026/thumbnail.jp

International Centre for Reproductive Health (ICRH): an international multidisciplinary centre of excellence in the field of reproductive health

The International Centre for Reproductive Health (ICRH) was established by Prof. dr. Marleen Temmerman in the aftermath of the UN Conference on Population and Development in Cairo in 1994. This conference called for worldwide action to improve the sexual and reproductive health situation of the global population in general and for vulnerable groups in particular, and this is exactly what ICRH is striving for and has been working on for the last 15 years. ICRH is a multidisciplinary centre of excellence, in research, capacity building and fieldwork in sexual and reproductive health and HIV prevention, and an advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights. Right from the start, ICRH has opted for a global approach, which has resulted in a broad geographical spread of activities, with projects in Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe. Since its inception, ICRH has participated in more than 120 projects, often as the coordinator, and through this work it has contributed considerably not only to scientific knowledge, improvement of health systems and increased accessibility of health services for vulnerable groups, but also to the quality of live of numerous individuals. Since 2004, ICRH has been recognized as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Research on Sexual and Reproductive Health

Population, sexual and reproductive health, rights and sustainable development: forging a common agenda.

This article suggests that sexual and reproductive health and rights activists seeking to influence the post-2015 international development paradigm must work with sustainable development advocates concerned with a range of issues, including climate change, environmental issues, and food and water security, and that a way of building bridges with these communities is to demonstrate how sexual and reproductive health and rights are relevant for these issues. An understanding of population dynamics, including urbanization and migration, as well as population growth, can help to clarify these links. This article therefore suggests that whether or not sexual and reproductive health and rights activists can overcome resistance to discussing "population", become more knowledgeable about other sustainable development issues, and work with others in those fields to advance the global sustainable development agenda are crucial questions for the coming months. The article also contends that it is possible to care about population dynamics (including ageing and problems faced by countries with a high proportion of young people) and care about human rights at the same time. It expresses concern that, if sexual and reproductive health and rights advocates do not participate in the population dynamics discourse, the field will be left free for those for whom respecting and protecting rights may be less of a priority

Conceptualisation of Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Promotion for Human Capital Development

The objective of this paper is to set out the conceptual linkage between sexual and reproduction health promotion for human capital development. It provides a two-stage conceptual framework which shows the linkage between adolescent sexual and reproductive health promotion and human capital development. The paper is a critical review of the concepts of adolescent sexual and reproductive health and its implication for human capital development. It reviews the conceptual framework of Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on factors that promote adolescent sexual and reproductive health; and constructs a framework that presents mechanisms through which socioeconomic development is achieved through improved human capital development. The analysis in this paper apparently indicates that sexual and reproductive health promotion is fundamental to the development of human capital. The inextricable link between sexual and reproductive health promotion and development of human capital is shown in the conceptual frameworks. First, individual, social and environmental factors lead to the promotion of sexual and reproductive health. Second, investments that promote adolescent sexual and reproductive health improve human capital by contributing to knowledge, skills, health, self-esteem and moral values. The paper advocates that sustainable investments that promote sexual and reproductive health improve human capital development in the long run. Keywords: Adolescents, sexual and reproductive health, human capital developmen

Sexual and reproductive health services use, perceptions, and barriers among young people in southwest Oromia, Ethiopia

Background: Utilizations of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services among young people is vital in reducing sexual and reproductive health problems. This study investigated young people’s perceptions and barriers towards the use of sexual and reproductive health services in Southwest Ethiopia.Methods: A cross sectional study was employed to collect data from 1,262 in-school youths. Simple random sampling technique was used to select schools and study participants. Fifteen focus group discussions and 22 key informant interviews were conducted. Multiple logistic regression analyses were conducted . P value ≤ 0.05 was set to determine statistical significance. Data were analyzed using SPSS v16. Qualitative data were triangulated with quantitative findings and also presented in themes.Results: Four hundred sixty (36.5%) of the respondents had utilized sexual and reproductive health services. Advice on sexual and reproductive health was the major (67.2%) service sought followed by seeking-treatments (23.3%). Health centers were the major (65.0%) source of SRH services. Being married, being sexually active, father-child communication, religion and place of residence were significantly associated with use of sexual and reproductive health services (p<0.05). Lack of information about SRH, poor perceptions about SRH, feeling of shame, fear of being seen by others, restrictive cultural norms, lack of privacy, confidentiality and unavailability of services were deterring use of sexual and reproductive health services.Conclusions: Only a small proportion of young people used sexual and reproductive health services. Hence, in addition to behavioral modification interventions, it is essential to consider multi-level and culturally sensitive interventions in a holistic approach.Keywords: Young People, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Youth Perceptions, Service Use, Ethiopi

Listening to the voices of Latina women: Sexual and reproductive health intervention needs and priorities in a new settlement state in the United States

Latina women in the United States are disproportionately affected by negative sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Our community-based participatory research partnership conducted in-depth interviews exploring sexual and reproductive health needs and priorities with 25 Latinas in North Carolina and identified themes through constant comparison, a grounded theory development approach. Participants described individual-, interpersonal-, and clinic-level factors affecting their sexual and reproductive health as well as potentially successful intervention characteristics. Our findings can be used to inform culturally congruent interventions to reduce sexual and reproductive health disparities among Latinas, particularly innew settlement states in the southeastern United State

What works to meet the sexual and reproductive health needs of women living with HIV/AIDS

It is critical to include a sexual and reproductive health lens in HIV programming as most HIV transmission occurs through sexual intercourse. As global attention is focusing on the sexual and reproductive health needs of women living with HIV, identifying which interventions work becomes vitally important. What evidence exists to support sexual and reproductive health programming related to HIV programmes

Experiences of sexual and reproductive health among women undergoing haemodialysis in Pakistan: A descriptive phenomenological study

Background: Sexual and reproductive health is an essential component of a woman’s life that includes respectful and satisfying sexual relationships without coercion and violence, as well as couples\u27 decisions about whether and when to have children. Reproductive-age women undergoing haemodialysis experience numerous sexual and reproductive health challenges as a consequence of their physical and psychological health conditions, negatively impacting their overall well-being. However, they are reluctant to seek assistance from healthcare professionals despite having many sexual and reproductive health issues. Concerning this, it was necessary to explore in-depth, the phenomenon of lived experiences of sexual and reproductive health among reproductive-age women undergoing hemodialysis in Pakistan\u27s socio-cultural and religious contexts.Purpose: To explore the lived experiences of married reproductive-age women undergoing haemodialysis concerning their sexual and reproductive health and its impact on their quality of life.Methodology: A descriptive phenomenological study design was used to investigate the sexual and reproductive health experiences of 10 women undergoing haemodialysis. The research was carried out at a tertiary care hospital in District Malir. A semi-structured interview guide was used to gather data. Colaizzi\u27s phenomenological seven-step approach was employed for data analysis. The data was collected from April 2023 to July 2023.Findings: Through Colaizzi’s data analysis approach, five themes emerged; Intimacy Redefined; Unveiling the Value of Sexuality in Marital Bliss, Stumbling Blocks in Maintaining SRH, Depths of Despair; From Struggle to Strength, Breaking Barriers: A Call for Action by HCPs, Husband’s Support: A Beacon of Hope.Conclusion: In this descriptive phenomenological study, women undergoing haemodialysis valued sexuality in their marital lives. They faced several challenges due to their poor sexual and reproductive health, which impacted their marital life and quality of life, though they strengthened themselves to cope with these challenges. However, raising awareness about sexual and reproductive health education by nephrology nurses and spousal support can play a crucial role in the promotion of the sexual and reproductive health of women undergoing haemodialysis

Sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young people in the Gambia: a systematic review

Introduction: in Gambia, adolescents and young people make up 32% of the national population. Observations indicate that this population group lacks access to quality information and services on sexual and reproductive health. This systematic review explored sexual and reproductive health indicators for adolescents and young people in Gambia. Methods: published studies on sexual and reproductive health indicators were searched in PubMed, Google Scholar and African Journals Online. Moreover, national reference documents containing relevant in-country data on adolescents and young people's sexual and reproductive health were also collected and reviewed. Search terms for published studies focused on modern contraceptive and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) prevalence rates, availability and accessibility to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and satisfaction levels with SRH services among adolescents and young people (aged 10-24 years). Results: the review showed that contraceptive prevalence rates among adolescents and young people in Gambia ranged from 7% to 9%. Reasons for low contraceptive prevalence among adolescents and young people included limited knowledge and access to sexual and reproductive health information and services, provider attitudes, stigma, shame, lack of money and cultural and religious misconceptions associated with contraception. Overall, the review found limited information on STI prevalence among adolescents and young people, with only a single published study reporting a prevalence rate of 8.4%. In addition, inadequate counseling and complaints related to physical environmentprocess of providing sexual and reproductive health services and information were significant factors associated with satisfaction with SRH services among adolescents and young people. Conclusion: this review provides important baseline data that may be useful for policymakers and program managers to improve adolescents and young people's sexual and reproductive health in Gambia