Contraceptive utilization and associated factors among polygamous and monogamous women in Worebabo Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Ethiopia: a comparative cross sectional study by Eueail Teferi Asrese, Yonas Fissha Adem

“…Abstract Background In Ethiopia high population growth and unintended pregnancies are posing pressures where the economy is incapable of holding overpopulation. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with covert contraceptive use in Kenya: a cross-sectional study by Catherine Akoth, James Odhiambo Oguta, Samwel Maina Gatimu

“…Abstract Background Family planning (FP) is a key intervention for preventing unplanned pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and maternal death. Involvement of both women and their partners promotes contraceptive acceptance, uptake and continuation, couple communication and gender-equitable attitude. …”
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Frequency of anti-glycoprotein Ia/IIa (anti-HPA-5b,-5a) and anti-glycoprotein IIb/IIIa (anti-HPA-1a,-3a,-4a) alloantibodies in multiparous women of African descent by Zaccheaus A Jeremiah, Justina E Oburu, Osaro Erhabor, et al

“…These results indicate that there is a need to initiate platelet serology in our tertiary health institutions, as well as educate our women on the risk associated with frequent pregnancies, and ensure that adequate caution is taken when recruiting multiparous women as blood donors.Keywords: Nigeria, multiparous, blood donor, platelet serology, platelet count…”
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Impact of the global gag rule on women’s contraceptive use and reproductive health outcomes in Ethiopia: a pre–post and difference-in-difference analysis by Solomon Shiferaw, Elizabeth A Sully, Suzanne O Bell, Doris W Chiu, Assefa Seme, Margaret Giorgio

“…The GGR prohibits all non-US non-governmental organisations (NGOs) receiving US Government global health funding from providing, referring or advocating for abortion.Design Pre–post analysis and difference-in-difference analysis.Setting Six regions of Ethiopia (Tigray, Afar, Amhara, Oromiya, SNNPR and Addis Ababa).Participants Panel of 4909 reproductive-age women recruited from the Performance Monitoring for Accountability 2018 survey, administered face-to-face surveys in 2018 and 2020.Measures We assessed impacts of the GGR on contraceptive use, pregnancies, births and abortions. Due to the 2019 ‘Pompeo Expansion’ and widespread application of the GGR, we use a pre–post analysis to investigate changes in women’s reproductive outcomes. …”
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Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among the University of Gondar students, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Belayneh Ayanaw Kassie, Hedja Yenus, Resom Berhe, Eskeziaw Abebe Kassahun

“…University students tend to practices sex which predisposes them to sexually transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancies, and unsafe abortions due to their freedom from families. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of unmet need for contraception in North Gonja District, Ghana by Anthony Wemakor, Humphrey Garti, Nawaf Saeed, Obed Asumadu, Bede Anyoka

“…Abstract Background Unmet need for contraception contributes to the burden of unwanted pregnancies, which are correlated with a host of adverse maternal and child outcomes. …”
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Correlation between umbilical cord length and gross fetal movement as counted by a fetal movement acceleration measurement recorder by Eiji Ryo, Hideo Kamata, Michiharu Seto, Masayoshi Morita, Keita Yatsuki

“…Discussion: This study suggested that fetal movement near term is an important factor in determining whether cord length becomes relatively longer in normal pregnancies. Keywords: Fetal movement, Fetal movement acceleration measurement recorder, Umbilical cord, Umbilical cord length…”
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Disruption in Essential Health Service Delivery: A Qualitative Study on Access to Family Planning Information and Service Utilization During the First Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic in... by Kabagenyi A, Kyaddondo B, Nyachwo EB, Wasswa R, Bwanika JM, Kabajungu E, Kiragga A

“…The financial and psychosocial needs themes included: household and individual financial constraints, unpredictable future and community acceptance, loss of employment and unemployment, misconceptions and unintended pregnancies; while mobility hindrances included; restricted movement, high transport costs, and difficulty in finding transport.Conclusion: Results showed that the pandemic had immediate and significant long-term effects on family planning service accessibility, utilization and delivery. …”
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Obstetric Outcomes in High-Order Repeat Caesarean Deliveries in Nigeria: A Single-Center Retrospective Study by Temitope Omoladun Okunola, Sekinat Bolanle Bola-Oyebamiji, Oluwaseun Sowemimo, Kayode Olusegun Ajenifuja, Olufemi Kuti

“…Couples should be counselled that both maternal and fetal complications increase with each additional CD and advised strongly to forgo future pregnancies after the 3rd CD. …”
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Contextual influences on the choice of long-acting reversible and permanent contraception in Ethiopia: A multilevel analysis. by Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Eshetu Gurmu, Tizta Tilahun, Martin Bangha

“…<h4>Background</h4>Long acting reversible and permanent contraception (LARPs) offer promising opportunities for addressing the high and growing unmet need for modern contraception and helps to reduce unintended pregnancies and abortion rates in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). …”
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Polymorphism of the IL13 gene may be associated with Uterine leiomyomas in Slovenian women by Krsteski J, Jurgec S, Pakiž M, But I, Potočnik U

“…Using genetic and clinical data to develop a predictive model with logistic regression, we found that adenomyosis, higher age at diagnosis, family history of ULM occurrence, earlier menarche, lower number of pregnancies and lower age at first sexual intercourse, the G allele and genotypes AG and GG of rs1801275 (IL4R) were associated with an increased risk of multiple ULM occurrence. …”
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Under-estimation of maternal and perinatal mortality revealed by an enhanced surveillance system: enumerating all births and deaths in Pakistan by Jasim Anwar, Siranda Torvaldsen, Mohamud Sheikh, Richard Taylor

“…Data were collected over a period of 1 year (2015/16) from augmentation of the existing health information system covering public healthcare facilities (n = 19), and the community through 273 existing Lady Health Workers; and with the addition of private healthcare facilities (n = 10), and 73 additional Community Health Workers to cover a total study population of 368,454 consisting of 51,690 eligible women aged 18 to 49 years with 7580 pregnancies and 7273 live births over 1 year. Maternal, neonatal, perinatal and stillbirth rates and ratios were calculated, with comparisons to routine reporting from the previous period (2014–15). …”
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Contraceptive use and associated factors among women of reproductive age on antiretroviral therapy in Awabel Woreda health centers, Northwest Ethiopia by Menichil Amsalu, Kalkidan worku, Mulugeta Ayalew, Alehegn Aderaw Alamneh

“…There is a high unmet need and unplanned pregnancies in Ethiopia among HIV-positive women. Attention was not given towards contraceptive use for HIV women in Ethiopia including the study area. …”
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Impact of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) on an Academic Pediatric Infectious Diseases Outpatient Clinic Referral Population, 2005–2020: Will the Advent of Universal Congenital CMV (cCMV) Sc... by Katelyn J. Rypka, Mark R. Schleiss

“…Of the 253 total patients, 11 (4%) of the referrals were for pregnant patients seeking advice about potential therapies in the setting of a known or suspected primary maternal infection during their pregnancies, with an attendant risk of fetal CMV infection. …”
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Is there any association between undesired children and health status of under-five children? Analysis of a nationally representative sample from Bangladesh by Md. Zakiul Alam, Md. Syful Islam

“…Every child should be wanted, and no unwanted pregnancies are desirable; thereby, the government should reemphasize the proper use of family planning methods to reduce child mortality and malnutrition.…”
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Online commercial sex-seeking among female sex workers in south China: a cross-sectional study by Peizhen Zhao, Wenqian Xu, Rouxuan Ye, Yijia Shi, Cheng Wang

“…Multivariable logistic regression indicated that FSW who used online platforms to seek commercial sex were more likely to have STD (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 1.48, 95%CI: 1.05–2.09), experience unintended pregnancies due to commercial sex (aOR = 1.78, 95%CI: 1.21–2.62), be diagnosed as infertile (aOR = 3.20, 95%CI: 1.42–7.21), and undergo abortions (aOR = 1.69, 95%CI: 1.29–2.20). …”
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Paternal Postpartum Bonding and Its Predictors in the Early Postpartum Period: Cross-Sectional Study in a Polish Cohort by Łucja Bieleninik, Łucja Bieleninik, Karolina Lutkiewicz, Paweł Jurek, Mariola Bidzan

“…The objective of this study was to examine the psychological and socio-demographic predictors of paternal postpartum bonding in the early postpartum period.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 131 couples (fathers median age of 32.37 years, SD = 4.59; mothers median age of 30.23 years, SD = 3.90) of newborns from full-term pregnancies were recruited from November 2019 until March 2020. …”
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A narrative review of evidence to support increased domestic resource mobilization for family planning in Nigeria by Chinyere Ojiugo Mbachu, Ifunanya Clara Agu, Chinazom N. Ekwueme, Anne Ndu, Obinna Onwujekwe

“…Abstract Background Family planning (FP) is an important public health intervention that is proven to reduce unplanned pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and maternal mortality. …”
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Detection of GBV-C/HGV RNA in cervico-vaginal smears from healthy individuals by Maria Angelica Ehara Watanabe, Ana Karina Melim Benthien Miquelão, Carlos Eduardo Coral de Oliveira, Karen Brajão de Oliveira, Thiago Franco Nasser, Mateus Nóbrega Aoki, Patrícia Sayuri Suzuki, Marla Karine Amarante, Emerson José Venâncio, Elbens Marcos Minoreli de Azevedo

“…No association was found with GBV-C/HGV for the age of first sexual intercourse and number of pregnancies. In GBV-C/HGV RNA positive women, 69.23% were married. …”
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Kebijakan pelayanan kesehatan reproduksi bagi perempuan penyandang disabilitas dalam rangka pencegahan kekerasan seksual by Tri Joko Sri Haryono, Toetik Koesbardiati, Siti Mas'udah

“…The control over their reproductive organs is still low, which makes many of them suffered from sexual violences that lead to unwanted pregnancies. Some cases found during the study show that women with disabilities who become sexual violence victims did not get proper justice, because their statements are not legally accepted, and it is also reinforced by the communities’ stigma which calls person with mental disabilities as a psycho.…”
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