Mother in law can bring positive change in young brides choice of contraception
Abstract Background: Bangladesh has the highest rate of adolescent pregnancy in South Asia. Child marriage is one of the leading causes of pregnancies among adolescent girls. Although the country’s contraceptive prevalence … Read More »
Sexual and reproductive health and rights of adolescent girls: Evidence from low- and middle-income countries
This paper reviews the evidence on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of adolescent girls in low-income and middle-income countries (LMIC) in light of the policy and programme commitments made … Read More »
Child Marriage: A Discussion Paper
Abstract Child marriage is still a massive problem in many developing countries. The issue is more concentrated in countries of Sub Saharan Africa and South Asia. This paper, through literature review … Read More »
HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh: Socio-Cultural Determinants for Women
HIV and AIDS in Bangladesh were first detected among men and were primarily concentrated among men in Bangladesh, whereas women remain at a much higher risk of HIV infection than men. … Read More »
Bangladeshi women’s decision-making autonomy and its effect on contraceptive behavior
Women’s decision-making power in household has strong influence on their choice and use of contraceptives which in turn affect their ability to control reproductive health. A study conducted by Rahman, Mostofa … Read More »
What Does Not Work in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Review of Evidence on Interventions Commonly Accepted as Best Practices
What Does Not Work in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Review of Evidence on Interventions Commonly Accepted as Best Practices Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli, Catherine Lane, Sylvia Wong Abstract: Youth centers, peer … Read More »
Violation of human rights
Child marriage is a common practice in Bangladesh. Many factors are responsible for child marriage, which includes, poverty, economic and social status, lack of education and social barrier. Poverty is one … Read More »
Parents’ role in sex education
According to the research “Sex and Sexual Health: A Survey of Canadian Youth and Mothers”, parents are the most vital and prime source of guidance for young children especially when it … Read More »
Family planning for married adolescents in slums
Adolescents who live in urban slums, lack proper knowledge and agency for practicing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, hence, are more vulnerable to early marriages and unintended pregnancies- a study … Read More »
Determinants of Male Involvement in Family Planning and RH in Bangladesh
This study examined factors that influenced male participation in family planning and reproductive health. Certain of these factors identified and discussed in this study include- age of husband and wife, womans’ … Read More »
