What the eye does not see: a critical interpretive synthesis of European Union policies addressing sexual violence in vulnerable migrants
In Europe, refugees, asylum seekers and undocumented migrants are more vulnerable to sexual victimisation than European citizens. They face more challenges when seeking care. This literature review examines how legal and policy frameworks at national, European and international levels condition the prevention of and response to sexual violence affecting these vulnerable migrant communities living in the European Union (EU). Applying the Critical Interpretive Synthesis method, we reviewed 187 legal and policy documents and 80 peer-reviewed articles on migrant sexual health for elements on sexual violence and further analyse...
Source: Reproductive Health Matters - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Ines Keygnaert, Aurore Guieu Tags: ISSUES IN CURRENT POLICY Source Type: research
“Sexuality? A million things come to mind”: reflections on gender and sexuality by Chilean adolescents
This study is based on four focus group discussions and 20 semi-structured interviews with adolescents, and seven interviews with key informants in Santiago, Chile. (Source: Reproductive Health Matters)
Source: Reproductive Health Matters - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Anna K-J Macintyre, Adela R Montero Vega, Mette Sagbakken Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Advocating for sexual rights at the UN: the unfinished business of global development
Twenty years ago, governments agreed that the right to have control over and decide freely and responsibly on all matters related to one's sexuality, free from coercion, discrimination and violence, is a fundamental human right. Since then, many aspects of sexual rights have been agreed by consensus at the global level, but the term “sexual rights” itself continues to be removed from negotiated outcomes and left out of international agreements, often at the last stages of negotiations.This commentary represents our point of view on the unfinished business of the UN with regards to the fight for sexual rights. (Source: ...
Source: Reproductive Health Matters - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Saida Ali, Shannon Kowalski, Paul Silva Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Medical abortion in Australia: a short history
Surgical abortion has been provided liberally in Australia since the early 1970s, mainly in privately owned specialist clinics. The introduction of medical abortion, however, was deliberately obstructed and consequently significantly delayed when compared to similar countries. Mifepristone was approved for commercial import only in 2012 and listed as a government subsidised medicine in 2013. Despite optimism from those who seek to improve women’s access to abortion, the increased availability of medical abortion has not yet addressed the disadvantage experienced by poor and non-metropolitan women. (Source: Reproductive Health Matters)
Source: Reproductive Health Matters - December 4, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Barbara Baird Tags: Issues in current service delivery Source Type: research
Gender-based violence and HIV across the life course: adopting a sexual rights framework to include older women
It is widely known that older women are at lesser risk for sexual violence than younger women, but current inattention to older women in the gender-based violence (GBV) field has minimized the experiences of older women survivors at great detriment to their health and rights. For example, health providers seldom ask older women about their sexual activity and relationships, a neglect that leads to older women being excluded from necessary HIV testing and care as well as support services for abuse. (Source: Reproductive Health Matters)
Source: Reproductive Health Matters - December 4, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Bergen Cooper, Cailin Crockett Tags: Issues in Current Policy Source Type: research
Medical abortion in Australia: a short history
Surgical abortion has been provided liberally in Australia since the early 1970s, mainly in privately owned specialist clinics. The introduction of medical abortion, however, was deliberately obstructed and consequently significantly delayed when compared to similar countries. Mifepristone was approved for commercial import only in 2012 and listed as a government subsidised medicine in 2013. Despite optimism from those who seek to improve women ’s access to abortion, the increased availability of medical abortion has not yet addressed the disadvantage experienced by poor and non-metropolitan women. (Source: Reproductive Health Matters)
Source: Reproductive Health Matters - December 3, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Barbara Baird Tags: ISSUES IN CURRENT POLICY Source Type: research
Gender-based violence and HIV across the life course: adopting a sexual rights framework to include older women
It is widely known that older women are at lesser risk for sexual violence than younger women, but current inattention to older women in the gender-based violence (GBV) field has minimized the experiences of older women survivors at great detriment to their health and rights. For example, health providers seldom ask older women about their sexual activity and relationships, a neglect that leads to older women being excluded from necessary HIV testing and care as well as support services for abuse. (Source: Reproductive Health Matters)
Source: Reproductive Health Matters - December 3, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Bergen Cooper, Cailin Crockett Tags: Issues in Current Policy Source Type: research
WHO guideline for brief sexuality-related communication: implications for STI/HIV policy and practice
Brief sexuality-related communication (BSC) aims to identify current and potential sexual concerns and motivate those at risk to change their sexual behaviour or maintain safe sexual behaviour. BSC in primary health care can range from 5 to 60minutes and takes into account biological, psychological and social dimensions of sexual health and wellbeing. It focuses on opportunistic rather than systematic or continuous communication and can be used in conjunction with already established prevention programs. (Source: Reproductive Health Matters)
Source: Reproductive Health Matters - November 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Igor Toskin, Bergen Cooper, Thierry Troussier, Barbara Klugman, Regina Kulier, Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli, Marleen Temmerman Tags: Brief Communication Source Type: research
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Source: Reproductive Health Matters - November 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
WHO guideline for brief sexuality-related communication: implications for STI/HIV policy and practice
Brief sexuality-related communication (BSC) aims to identify current and potential sexual concerns and motivate those at risk to change their sexual behaviour or maintain safe sexual behaviour. BSC in primary health care can range from 5 to 60minutes and takes into account biological, psychological and social dimensions of sexual health and wellbeing. It focuses on opportunistic rather than systematic or continuous communication and can be used in conjunction with already established prevention programs. (Source: Reproductive Health Matters)
Source: Reproductive Health Matters - October 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Igor Toskin, Bergen Cooper, Thierry Troussier, Barbara Klugman, Regina Kulier, Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli, Marleen Temmerman Tags: Brief Communication Source Type: research
Title, Table of Contents and Acknowledgments
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Source: Reproductive Health Matters - October 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Emergency contraceptive use in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Challenging common assumptions about young people’s contraceptive practices
Drawing on an ethnographic case study of young people’s (aged 18-29) use of emergency contraceptives (ECs) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, this article highlights areas of disconnect between how reproductive health experts envision EC use and local meanings ascribed to ECs by young people. ECs – designed by reproductive health experts to be used only in case of emergency – were preferred by study participants over other contraceptive methods because of their ease of use, discreetness, perceived minimal side effects on beauty and future fertility, and usefulness in navigating reproductive intentions. (Source: Reproductive Health Matters)
Source: Reproductive Health Matters - July 28, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Rosalijn Both Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Using photovoice to examine community level barriers affecting maternal health in rural Wakiso district, Uganda
Uganda continues to have poor maternal health indicators including a high maternal mortality ratio. This paper explores community level barriers affecting maternal health in rural Wakiso district, Uganda. Using photovoice, a community-based participatory research approach, over a five-month period, ten young community members aged 18-29 years took photographs and analysed them, developing an understanding of the emerging issues and engaging in community dialogue on them. From the study, known health systems problems including inadequate transport, long distance to health facilities, long waiting times at facilities and poo...
Source: Reproductive Health Matters - July 28, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: David Musoke, Elizabeth Ekirapa-Kiracho, Rawlance Ndejjo, Asha George Tags: PHOTOVOICE Source Type: research
Radical or routine? Nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, and physician assistants as abortion providers
In 2013 California passed legislation that expanded the pool of eligible aspiration abortion providers to include advanced practice nurses, nurse-midwives, and physician-assistants. This law, enacted in 2014, is based on evidence generated by the Health Workforce Pilot Project #171, which examined the safety and effectiveness of aspiration abortion care provided by these clinicians as well as patient acceptability and satisfaction. This evidence and the resulting policy change build on international research and established workforce strategies used to expand access to safe abortion services for women worldwide, representi...
Source: Reproductive Health Matters - July 28, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Lori Freedman, Molly Frances Battistelli, Caitlin Gerdts, Monica McLemore Tags: Issues in Current Policy Source Type: research
