Abstract Background The World Health Organization recently made a recommendation
supporting 'culturally-appropriate'maternity care services to improve maternal and newborn …

Objectives This study presents a scoping review of evidence relating to knowledge and
experiences of puberty and menstruation among females aged 10–14 years in low-and …

Monitoring the implementation and impact of routine antenatal care (ANC), as described in
the new World Health Organization (WHO) ANC model, requires indicators that go beyond …

Background The economic consequences of abortion care and abortion policies for
individuals occur directly and indirectly. We lack synthesis of the economic costs, impacts …

Background A vast body of global research shows that cultural factors affect the use of
skilled maternity care services in diverse contexts. While interventions have sought to …

People working in Ghana's informal sector have low rates of enrolment in the publicly
funded National Health Insurance Scheme. Informal sector workers, including migrant girls …

Background Although abortion is a common gynecological procedure around the globe, we
lack synthesis of the known macroeconomic costs and outcomes of abortion care and …

Objectives In response to the newest WHO recommendations on routine antenatal care
(ANC) for pregnant women and adolescent girls, this paper identifies the literature on …

Addressing cultural factors that affect uptake of skilled maternity care is recognized as an
important step in improving maternal and newborn health. This article describes a …

Background Although abortions are a common aspect of people's reproductive lives, the
economic implications of abortion and the stigmas that surround abortion are poorly …