Evaluating the impact of mobiles for reproductive health on family planning knowledge and behavior

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doug Johnson ◽  
Pamela Riley
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Planning Knowledge

scholarly journals The Impact of Mass Media in Using Contraceptives among Married Males-A study from Hatiya VDC of Makawanpur, Nepal

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-11
Author(s):  
Srijana Pandey ◽  
Supendra Karki
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Media ◽  
Media Channels ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: To analyze the association between exposure to mass media and use of contraceptive.Methods: In this cross sectional descriptive study, 387 married males of Hatiya VDC were randomly selected. This study uses semi-structured questionnaire to acquire information regarding background character of respondents and the exposure of family planning message to mass media.Results: Both print and electronic media were found major reproductive health information dissemination tools. Exposure was positively related to age, education level, income, partner approval and discussed family planning with partner. There was no significant difference in exposure based on number of living children.Conclusion: Findings from this study are consistent with the interpretation that mass media promotion of the family planning message motivated sexual partners to discuss use of the contraceptives, and that discussion exerted a strong influence on their intention to use it. The programmatic implications of these findings are that multiple media channels should continue to be used to promote family planning and other reproductive health issues. Priority should be given to media channels that reach large numbers of the intended audience, but supporting channels (such as print and interpersonal communication) should also be included in the media mix.Key words: Mass media; ContraceptivesDOI: 10.3126/ajms.v1i1.2928Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.1(1) 2010 p.9-11 

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on maternal healthcare in Africa and the way forward

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Kwabena Ameyaw ◽  
Bright Opoku Ahinkorah ◽  
Abdul-Aziz Seidu ◽  
Carolyne Njue
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Expert Advice ◽  
Maternal Healthcare ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Family Planning Services ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The impact of COVID-19 is weighing heavily on many African countries. As of November 14th 2021, 6,109,722 cases had been recorded with 151,173 deaths and 2.5% case fatality rate. Studies reveal substantial morbidity and socioeconomic impacts when accessing quality maternal healthcare including fear of infection and the containment measures in place, including social distancing and community containment. The pandemic has put additional strain on healthcare systems that are overburdened and under-resourced even in normal times and has exposed the vulnerabilities of high-risk population groups in addressing critical healthcare concerns. This study presents a mini review of how COVID-19 has disrupted maternal healthcare in Africa, and it further proposes ways to improve the situation. Main body COVID-19 has disrupted antenatal, skilled birth, and postnatal family planning services. Women and girls are vulnerable to the impact of COVID-19 on several fronts and represent a group whose needs including antenatal, skilled birth, and postnatal family planning services have been disrupted, leading to unmet needs for contraception and an increase in unintended pregnancies. Restricted travel due to the fear and anxiety associated with contracting COVID-19 has resulted in delays in accessing prompt skilled care and essential healthcare services such as pregnancy care, immunisation, and nutritional supplementation. Misconceptions relating to COVID-19 have prompted concerns and created distrust in the safety of the healthcare system. Innovative measures are required to address these obstacles and ensure women are not denied access to available, accessible, acceptable, and quality maternal healthcare services in spite of COVID-19. Conclusions In the immediate term while physical distancing measures remain in force, deliberate effort must be made to provide evidence-based guidelines, good practice and expert advice that addresses the unique sexual and reproductive health context of African countries. Efforts to train and motivate healthcare providers to adopt online, remote approaches such as use of telemedicine, and expand the involvement of frontline maternal healthcare providers to deliver information on the availability of services through phone-based referral networks, culturally appropriate social media, community radio and folklore messaging strategies are critical to mobilise and secure community confidence in the safety of sexual and reproductive health and maternal care services.

The impact of reproductive health legislation on family planning clinic services in Texas

Contraception ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
pp. 445 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. White ◽  
K. Hopkins ◽  
A. Aiken ◽  
A. Stevenson ◽  
C. Hubert Lopez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Family Planning Clinic ◽  
Health Legislation ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The Impact of Reproductive Health Legislation on Family Planning Clinic Services in Texas

2015 ◽  
Vol 105 (5) ◽  
pp. 851-858 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kari White ◽  
Kristine Hopkins ◽  
Abigail R. A. Aiken ◽  
Amanda Stevenson ◽  
Celia Hubert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Family Planning Clinic ◽  
Health Legislation ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Family planning (KB) practices and the impact on Papuan women reproductive health

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. S479-S482
Author(s):  
Usman Idris ◽  
Simon Abdi K. Frank ◽  
Reni F. Hindom ◽  
Jumiaty Nurung
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice on Contraceptive Use among Women Attending Family Planning Services in Some Health Centers of Muhima District Hospital, Rwanda

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tegera Mpamya Frederic ◽  
Kanyange Phoibe ◽  
Joseph Ntaganira
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
District Hospital ◽  
Family Planning Services ◽  
The Family ◽  
Reproductive Health Knowledge ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: In developing countries, especially in Africa, reproductive health is a great concern to many stakeholders as maternal mortality and morbidity are very high compared to that in the developed world. Moreover, reproductive health knowledge and access to quality maternal health services in Africa are poor with significant health consequences. Appropriate reproductive health knowledge and attitude can empower women to access quality family planning services (preventive and curative), which are essential for improvement of women’s reproductive health. Objectives: This research aimed to assess reproductive health knowledge, attitude, and practice on contraceptive use among women attending family planning services at Muhima district hospital.  Methods and Materials: The study was cross-sectional in nature involving 326 randomly selected respondents among women attending family planning services at Muhima district hospital. The study instrument was a self-administered questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) statistics software 17.0 version. Hypothesis: Looking at the aforementioned objective, one may wonder if the health education on contraceptive use given by health staff of Muhima district hospital is well done; we may also wonder about reproductive health beliefs and determinants of contraceptive use among women attending the family planning service; and to what extent women in Muhima district hospital have access to health education on contraceptive use. Trying to find an interim response to this question, we have come to realize that the impact of belief in personal and community health practices is strong; but individual beliefs may not be scientifically true and as such, may make one rightly or wrongly access health care. Results: The majority of the respondents knew when pregnancy can occur and believed that having sex even once with a man may result in pregnancy. 90.0% of respondents had knowledge of benefits of family planning. Consideration about personal health (86.0%) and husband’s approval (74.9%) were major determinants of respondents’ use of contraceptives.  Conclusions: Though respondents were knowledgeable about the benefits of family planning, there is the need for continuous education of women about reproductive health issues and integration of men’s participation in the family planning program to increase utilization of family planning services at Muhima district hospital. 

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