Preventing unintended pregnancies among women living with HIV is a critical strategy for the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission.
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Childbearing goals have remained remarkably consistent over the decades. What has changed is when people start their families and how many kids they end up having.
There hasn’t been a new form of male birth control since the 1980s. More contraception options for all partners could help reduce the rate of unintended pregnancies.
States taking the strictest stands against abortion tend to have among the worst statistics in the nation on child and family well-being.
It is likely that countries may use the US abortion ban to further restrict abortion access for fear of losing health funding.
Up to 257 million women who want to avoid pregnancy are not using safe, modern contraception methods
In past rulings, the court has acknowledged that there’s a connection between the ability of women to control their reproductive lives and the economic health of the nation.
In Eswatini, Botswana, South Africa and Lesotho more than 1 in 5 children are HIV-exposed but uninfected. A coordinated strategy is needed to ensure all children reach their developmental potential.
Kenya spends millions treating women who have complications after unsafe abortions.
Women should not be blamed for getting pregnant accidentally, because factors outside their control are frequently at play.
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Senior Research Fellow, Global and Women's Health, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University
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