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Preconception malnutrition among women and girls in south Asia: Prevalence, determinants, and association with pregnancy and birth outcomes
No full textThis review highlights the growing double burden of malnutrition among women of reproductive age in South Asia. Using nationally-representative survey data, we highlight that the prevalence of overweight now exceeds that of underweight, while anaemia remains persistently high despite intervention efforts. Underweight and anaemia are more common among unmarried women, whereas overweight is more prevalent among parous women, underscoring the need for life-stage-specific preconception nutrition programs. In our systematic review, micronutrient deficiencies vary widely between and within countries, reflecting regional disparities in nutritional status and inconsistencies in diagnostic methods. Associations of preconception underweight, overweight, anaemia and micronutrient deficiencies with health, nutrition, socio-demographic, and WASH indicators are mixed, emphasising the need for tailored, context-specific interventions. The lack of longitudinal studies limits our understanding of associations between preconception nutritional status and subsequent birth outcomes, underscoring the need for comprehensive, longitudinal studies across South Asia to inform and monitor targeted nutrition programs
Do women with disabilities exercise their reproductive rights? An exploratory study in Egypt and Jordan
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No full textAmpliando el ecosistema de Abriendo Oportunidades®: Sembrando semillas de cambio dentro de los sistemas de gobierno
No full textPopulation Council-Guatemala (PC-Guatemala) está apoyando y dando forma a un movimiento liderado por jóvenes líderes indígenas para ampliar las oportunidades de educación inclusiva y participación cívica. A través de mecanismos como pasantías profesionales, programas de reintegración escolar y otras colaboraciones gubernamentales, las jóvenes indígenas están construyendo los conocimientos, las habilidades y las relaciones necesarias para liderar esfuerzos de desarrollo comunitario e incidir en políticas nacionales inclusivas. Este informe es parte de la Serie: El legado de Abriendo Oportunidades®, que celebra y destaca 20 años de implementación programática con impacto
Ampliando el ecosistema de Abriendo Oportunidades®: Enfoque en las redes de mentoras
No full textLa creación de REDMI Aq’ab’al y Na’leb’ak ONG, dos redes de sociedad civil conformadas por jóvenes mujeres indígenas, representa una evolución fundamental del programa Abriendo Oportunidades® (AO®). A medida que AO® apoyó con éxito a jóvenes mentoras indígenas para aumentar su autonomía, visibilidad comunitaria y habilidades profesionales, la formación y el crecimiento de estas redes independientes ahora impulsa un movimiento más amplio de progreso social sostenible, receptivo y liderado por las comunidades. Estas redes también ofrecen una nueva plataforma para que las mentoras sean reconocidas y acreditadas por su trabajo, incluso después de haberse “graduado” de la participación directa en AO®. Este informe es parte de la Serie: El legado de Abriendo Oportunidades®, que celebra y destaca 20 años de implementación programática con impacto
Attitudes and beliefs towards contraception and future intention to use a method among women in refugee settlements in Uganda
No full textObjective: To examine the association between attitudes towards contraception and future intention to use a method among women aged 15–45 years in two refugee settlements in Uganda. Data and methods: We used baseline data from a prospective study conducted among 1794 sexually active women aged 15–45 years, who were not using a contraceptive method at the time of the survey in Kyangwali and Kiryandongo refugee settlements in Uganda. We generated descriptive statistics and chi-square tests to examine the association between intention to use a contraceptive method in future and beliefs and attitudes towards contraception. Results: About a third (30.7%) of non-users intended to use a contraceptive method in future. The proportion of women who intended to use contraception in future was significantly higher among those who, or whose partners, supported its use compared to those who, or whose partners, opposed or were uncertain. Most women who did not intend to use contraception in future believed that their religion did not support married couples using contraception. More women intended to use a method in future if they believed that they could easily access it, the method is effective at preventing a pregnancy, and the method suitable to use or easy to use. Conclusions: Intention to use a method in future was low among women living in refugee settings in Uganda, with side effects being a major reason for non-use among those who intend to use a method in future. Interventions aimed at increasing contraceptive use should focus on counselling strategies that diffuse misinformation related to health concerns
