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- Accelerating Progress in Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Decision-Making: Trends in 32 Low- and Middle-Income Countries and Future Perspectives
This study highlights significant country and subnational variations in the progress of achieving universal sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, demonstrating the urgent need for targeted, culturally informed interventions to empower women globally and close persistent gaps in reproductive rights and bodily autonomy.
- Emergency Obstetric Care Access Dynamics in Kampala City, Uganda: Analysis of Women’s Self-Reported Care-Seeking Pathways
The findings of this cross-sectional survey suggest that care pathways of women with obstetric complications in Kampala often involve at least 2 formal providers and reflect possible inefficiencies in the referral process, including potential delays and unnecessary steps.
- Self-Reflection as a Starting Point: Observations in Global Health Research
As researchers in global health, we reflect on the inequities in our work and our own struggles with these inequities and suggest some points to consider to address them in future global health work.
- No Matter When or Where: Addressing the Need for Continuous Family Planning Services During Shocks and Stressors
Global progress on meeting family planning needs is threatened by worsening, intersecting crises. We call on global, national, and local partners to strengthen emergency preparedness to facilitate continuous family planning services, no matter when or where they are needed, to support sexual and reproductive health.
- The Case for Parent-Implemented Programs to Mitigate Musculoskeletal Complications in Children With Severe Cerebral Palsy in Resource-Limited Settings
Children with severe cerebral palsy are vulnerable to orthopedic complications, particularly in resource-limited settings, which can compound disability. A focus on home-based programs may help to improve their quality of life and participation.
- Service Delivery Redesign for Noncommunicable Disease Management: Assessment of Needs and Solutions Through a Co-Creation Process in Argentina
Our research highlights the potential for Argentina’s primary care system to initiate transformative, system-level changes to improve health outcomes. We propose an innovative methodological assessment and co-design for improving primary care.
- Advocating for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Central Asia
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth in Central Asia face challenges due to the current sociopolitical context, and there is a pressing need for legal and policy reforms to align with the International Conference on Population and Development agenda.
- Process Evaluation of Teaching Critical Thinking About Health Using the Informed Health Choices Intervention in Uganda: A Mixed Methods Study
The Informed Health Choices educational resources improve students’ ability to critically appraise claims about the effects of health interventions. The resources also enable teachers to teach and assess critical thinking and problem-solving competencies using health as a topic.
- Learnings From an Innovative Model to Expand Access to a New and Underutilized Nonhormonal Contraceptive Diaphragm
Experiences with early introduction of the contoured Caya diaphragm provide a new model for increasing access to new and underutilized methods, especially through private-sector partners.
- “Je suis désolé, je parle français”: How English Hegemony Undermines Efforts to Shift Power in Global Health
English hegemony in the field of sexual and reproductive health works against efforts to shift power to local communities. To fully embrace locally led development, we must grapple with English language dominance and take actions toward becoming a more linguistically inclusive community.