Postpartum contraception is important for spacing and limiting childbirth.
Although the use of modern contraception has been shown to reduce maternal and
child morbidities and mortalities, postpartum women have one of the highest
unmet needs for family planning. Inter-birth intervals less than 24 months have
adverse effects on both the mother and the child, yet very limited empirical
evidence exis... hiện toàn bộ
Abstract Unintended pregnancy is a major global issue. Women who experience an
unintended pregnancy have a significant risk of morbidity and mortality.
Additionally, these women also experience substantial financial hardships. Many
women, particularly women of color, do not have adequate access to reliable and
affordable contraception resulting in major health disparities among this group.
This re... hiện toàn bộ
Abstract Background Over the years, family planning uptake in Nigeria has
remained low and this is as a result of the various challenges and barriers
faced by women. The aim of this study was to systematically review studies on
family planning services undertaken in Nigeria in order to understand the
challenges to uptake of the services and the policy implications. Methods A
PubMed search was perf... hiện toàn bộ