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Contraception

The theoretical understanding of risk perception and dual-method contraceptive decision-making among Texas adolescent and young adult cisgender females

Lauren Holt, Amy Corneli, Eleanor Stevenson, Jonas J. Swartz, Michael V. Relf

published 01 Apr 2026

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Safety and effectiveness of hormonal vs non-hormonal or no contraception in women with hypertension and future fertility desire: A broad-scope systematic review

Natalia Losada-Trujillo, Kelly Estrada-Orozco, Oscar Julián Velasco-Lancheros, Brahiam Alejandro Ramírez-Vargas, Álvaro Javier Burgos-Cárdenas, Paula Andrea González-Caicedo, María José Hoyos Bedoya, Hernando Gaitán-Duarte

published 31 Mar 2026

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Early contraceptive discontinuation and associated factors among married women initiating long-acting and short-acting contraceptives in humanitarian settings in Ethiopia: A retrospective cohort study

Andamlak Gizaw Alamdo, Agnes M. Kotoh, Emefa Judith Modey, Juliana Yartey Enos

published 27 Mar 2026

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards emergency contraceptive pill use among women of reproductive age in Lira District, Northern Uganda: A cross-sectional study

Josephine Vanessa Nakalema, Marvin Musinguzi, Deo Benyumiza, Eustes Kigongo, Edward Kumakech, Rashida Namuwaya, Joshua Oryem Opido, Nicholas Damulira, Raymond Tumwesigye, Amir Kabunga, Marc Sam Opollo

published 26 Mar 2026

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Decisions and choices about fertility and family planning: Perspectives from husbands and wives in Sudan

Dina Badri, Anja Krumeich, Bart Van de Borne

published 13 Mar 2026

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Contraceptive use intention among women in Pakistan: Application of theory of planned behavior

Zoya Waqas, Aisha Irum, Muhammad Ibrahim, Maheen Sughra, Sanaa Khan, Ayesha Khan, Adnan Ahmad Khan

published 05 Mar 2026

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Building bridges for empowerment and informed decision-making: A qualitative study of midwives’ reflections on how to optimise contraceptive counselling for immigrant women in Sweden

Mia Kolak, Anette Agardh, Stefan R. Hansson, Christine Rubertsson, Maria Ekstrand Ragnar

published 27 Feb 2026

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Estimating the impact of Viamo call-in information services on sexual and reproductive health knowledge, behavior, and outcomes among women of reproductive age: A 2-arm open label randomized controlled trial in Uganda

Günther Fink, Branwen Nia Owen, Jan Will, Ilyena Kozain

published 13 Feb 2026

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Understanding contraceptive use in Pakistan: The role of individual and community contextual factors

Asifa Kamal, Lamia Alyami, Sadaf Malik, Maryam Siddiqa, Muhammad Ijaz, Afza Rasul, Jamal Abdul Nasir

published 03 Feb 2026

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A cross-sectional survey of reproductive, gynecological, and breast health histories and status among people in a provincial prison for women in British Columbia

Clare Heggie, Martha Paynter, Anja McLeod, Jessica Liauw, Rosann Edwards, Fiona Kouyoumdjian

published 21 Jan 2026

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The role of individual and community empowerment as drivers of contraceptive use among reproductive aged women in Bangladesh: Insights from multilevel analysis using BDHS 2022

Bikash Pal, Md. Abdus Salam Akanda

published 21 Jan 2026

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Insights into long-acting reversible contraceptive practices in Sub-Saharan Africa: A machine learning perspective

Abraham Keffale Mengistu, Kerebih Getinet, Sefefe Birhanu Tizie, Mengistu Abebe Messelu, Ashagrie Anteneh, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Andualem Enyew Gedefaw

published 20 Jan 2026

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The role of sex education in withdrawal use: Prevalence and correlates among a nationally representative sample of adolescents and young adults

John L. Ferrand, Arthur H. Owora, Alexandra T. Hughes-Wegner, Eric R. Walsh-Buhi

published 16 Jan 2026

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