Contraceptive failure contributes to a substantial proportion of unintended pregnancy,
particularly in the developed world. A number of socio-demographic factors seem to impact …

Much has been written about the consequences of substance use in pregnancy, but there
has been far less focus on the prevention of unintended pregnancies in women with …

Methamphetamine (MA) is the second most commonly used illicit drug in the world, after
cannabis. There are limited data on the outcomes of pregnant MA users but there is rapidly …

Background Unintended pregnancies are a global public health concern and contribute
significantly to adverse maternal and neonatal health, social and economic outcomes and …

Background At an international level, there are calls for a greater focus on women and harm
reduction in recognition that female drug users have a unique set of issues that are not …

No area of healthcare is immune to the impact of COVID-19. The pandemic will affect sexual
and reproductive health (SRH) worldwide in positive and negative ways. Home isolation and …

Background and Objectives: Iron deficiency Anemia (IDA) in women of reproductive age is a
recognized public health concern that impairs health and well-being in women and is …

Planned parenthood has important benefits for maternal and infant health. Monitoring and
preventing unintended pregnancy is therefore an important public health goal. 1 In the only …

Background: Preconception care (PCC) comprises counselling and the provision of
biomedical, behavioural and social health interventions to optimise the health of women and …

Background Despite the efficacy and safety of intrauterine contraceptive methods (IUCs),
healthcare providers (HCPs) are sometimes reluctant to recommend their use, particularly in …