Unintended Pregnancy And Induced Abortion In Mexico: Causes and Consequences

Examining the hidden and stigmatized practice of induced abortion is very hard to do. Throughout the Mexican Republic's 31 states, induced abortion is highly restricted. (The exception is the capital, the Federal District, which decriminalized first-trimester abortions in 2007.) This report presents estimates of induced abortion for 2009, by the country's 32 entidades federativas (or federative entities) and by the woman's age. The report also examines what causes women to resort to abortion in the first place -- unintended pregnancy

The Sexual, Marital and Fathering Behavior of Men in Sub-Saharan Africa

Understanding men's sexual and reproductive preferences and behaviors as well as their roles as partners in sexual relationships, marriage and family building is essential to address their sexual and reproductive health information and service needs. Identifying and meeting these needs are crucial because the more informed and more effective men are in living safer and more fulfilling reproductive lives, the better it will be for not only them, but for their families as well. The sexual and reproductive behaviors and health needs of men aged 15-54 in 22 Sub-Saharan countries were examined using nationally representative data collected in these countries by the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) between 1994 and 2001.The study found that the years between first sex and marriage represent a period of enhanced risk of STIs and premarital pregnancy for many sexually active unmarried men in Sub-Saharan African (SSA). Men in SSA want and have large families. At age 40-54, men have had seven or more children in 14 of 21 countries with data, and about six children in the remaining six countries. However, desired family size is declining: Men 15-24 want fewer children than do men in their early 50s-around 4-6 children compared with 6-10 and more, respectively. Although substantial proportions of sexually active men have more than one partner, the majority are not using condoms to prevent HIV/AIDS and other STI. Men in SSA need targeted information to help them make informed choices in their sexual and reproductive behaviors. Men also need information to help them meet their responsibilities as husbands and fathers. Men, especially those who live in areas with high prevalence of HIV/AIDS and other STIs, need better access to condoms and health services for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of STIs. If these information and services are put within the reach of men, the gains for them will inevitably be gains for their partners and children

Status of Women and Demographic Change: Assessing What We have Learned (1995 : Honolulu, HI)

For more about the East-West Center, see http://www.eastwestcenter.org/"This report summarizes important findings from a conference on the topic, "The status of women and demographic change: assessing what we have learned" which was held in December 1995, at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii." --foreword

Sharing Responsibility: Women, Society and Abortion Worldwide

Brings together research findings from approximately 60 nations about abortion law, the incidence of abortion and unplanned pregnancy, and the conditions under which abortion occurs around the world

Microbicides: A New Defense Against Sexually Transmited Diseases

Provides estimates of the extent of STD infection in the U.S., information on patterns of heterosexual behavior that present the greatest risk, limitations in the methods available to prevent STDs from spreading, and policy recommendations

Risk and Protection: Youth and HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa

Includes information from 24 countries to illustrate adolescents' knowledge of HIV/AIDS and behaviors that put them at risk or protect them from infection. Defines areas where policies and programs must be improved to provide youth with greater support