Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common in the developing world. Management of
STIs in pregnancy in many developing countries has, however, been complicated by the …

South Africa has responded to the sexually transmissible infection and HIV epidemic with a
rapid expansion of its national-level public sector condom program. Male condoms are …

We conducted a systematic review of 137 articles and abstracts related to various aspects of
the female condom, as well as a closer analysis of five randomized controlled trials on …

Abstract Background South Africa faces numerous reproductive challenges that include high
rates of unplanned and adolescent pregnancies. The uptake and utilization of family …

Background Observational and laboratory studies suggest that some hormonal
contraceptive methods, particularly intramuscular depot medroxyprogesterone acetate …

Background: In low-income settings, many women and girls face activity restrictions during
menses, owing to lack of affordable menstrual products. The menstrual cup (MC) is a …

Abstract Background Youth in southern Africa, particularly adolescent girls and young
women, are a key population for HIV prevention interventions. Untreated genital tract …

Sexual self-efficacy (SSE), one's perceived control of or confidence in the ability to perform a
given sexual outcome, predicts sexual behavior; however, important questions remain …

BACKGROUND: Weight gain is commonly reported as a side effect of hormonal
contraception and can lead to method discontinuation or reluctance to initiate the method …

In post‐Apartheid South Africa, women are constitutionally guaranteed protections and
freedoms that were previously unknown to them. These freedoms may have positive …