Heat indicators for Global Health Monitoring, Early Warning Systems and Health Facility Interventions for pregnant and postpartum women, infants and young children and health workers (HIGH Horizons): https://www.high-horizons.eu/
Trilateral collaborative research project (Belgium – China – South-Africa) and focus on three aspects: health, climate change and biodiversity (IMPOCHA): https://www.icrhb.org/en/projects/impocha
ANSER publication 'Five years of global academic collaboration building evidence for sexual and reproductive health and rights policies'
In this publication you will find a glimpse of what ANSER has achieved so far bridging the gap between research and policymaking. May it inspire you to keep advocating sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide. Click here for the pfd version or send an email to anser@ugent.be for a paper version.
ANSER publication 'Pioneering Change: ANSER’s Impact on Linking Research and Policy in Sexual and Reproductive Health'
The paper published in the FORUM Sex Education and Family Planning by the Federal Centre for Health Education (BZgA) underscores ANSER's groundbreaking contributions to the field of sexual and reproductive health. By successfully linking research and policy, ANSER has paved the way for a more evidence-informed approach to sexual and reproductive health policies worldwide. The combination of accessible research findings, increased stakeholder interaction, enhanced research receptivity in policy agencies, and incentives for collaboration marks ANSER's pioneering impact. Explore the full articlehere to gain deeper insights into how ANSER is spearheading positive change by fostering collaboration, disseminating knowledge, and influencing the landscape of sexual and reproductive health policies on a global scale.
Podcasts
ANSER was highlighted as best practice in the podcast series of Ghent University's Department of Public Health and Primary Care '39, Reach Out!' about 'Where science meets politics'.
Knowledge clip on ‘Unlocking Adolescents' Rights: Navigating Legal Challenges in Sexual and Reproductive Health’
This video explores the importance of adolescents accessing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services. Katy Mayall from the Center for Reproductive Rights, USA, discusses global agreements on the necessity of contraception and safe abortion care. Betty Odallo from the Center for Reproductive Rights in Kenya highlights the conflict between supportive policies and laws that criminalize adolescent sexual activity, deterring access to health services. In contrast, Prof. Dr. Alejandra López-Gómez from The Universidad de la Republica in Uruguay explains how progressive laws have improved adolescent health outcomes. The video calls for global legal reforms to decriminalize consensual adolescent sexual activity and ensure access to essential health services. Watch the knowledge clip here (English & Spanish subtitles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmK4snnnOa4
Knowledge clip on the intersection of climate change and SRHR
Discover the intersection between climate change and sexual and reproductive health. Through the stories of Chioma, Dimitri, and Nyasha, we witness how climate disruptions impact lives worldwide. Chioma's HIV treatment is disrupted by floods, highlighting the need for disaster plans that protect reproductive health. Dimitri's story shows how extreme weather fuels gender-based violence, and finally, the preterm birth of Nyasha’s baby due to heat exposure raises concerns about maternal and child health. In the face of this global challenge, "Empowering Change" calls on policymakers to take immediate action by investing in disaster preparedness, educating communities, and supporting research initiatives. Climate change affects us all, and by addressing its impact on sexual and reproductive health and rights, we can build a more equitable and resilient future for everyone. Watch the knowledge clip here: https://youtu.be/4Gdrg2PgsyA
Knowledge clip on ANSER - Academic Network for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Policy
Discover how ANSER, as an international academic network, is at the forefront of shaping evidence-based policies for global sexual and reproductive health. Through education, research, and societal outreach, ANSER serves as a crucial link between researchers and policymakers, focusing on key areas such as maternal health, family planning, and gender rights. By facilitating increased interaction between policymakers and researchers, ANSER ensures that research outcomes align with policy priorities, thereby fostering mutual understanding and trust. As we look ahead, ANSER remains committed to driving sustainable change by bringing together academics and stakeholders, setting an example for effective knowledge translation and policy implementation in sexual and reproductive health and rights. Watch the full knowledge clip here: https://youtu.be/lTj9UVriRUM
Knowledge clip on SRHR in the UNECE Region: Progress and Challenges
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), this video examines the progress and challenges of SRHR in the UNECE Region. Delve into key findings from recent reports shedding light on contraceptive knowledge, access, and attitudes, alongside a critical analysis of maternal mortality trends over the past two decades. Uncover the underlying factors contributing to disparities in SRHR outcomes, from societal norms to systemic challenges in health information systems. Join us in advocating for comprehensive policies and transformative actions to safeguard SRHR for all. Link to the video: https://youtu.be/hF2yT-RWQ1g
Knowledge clip on medicalization of female genital mutilation/cutting
That the practice of FGM is increasingly being performed by trained health professionals, is one of the major trends in FGM/C today. The video gives a good insight in what FGM/C and medicalization of FGM/C is exactly. To showcase the complexity of medicalization of FGM/C the video gives practical examples of ongoing debates around the issue. At the end, the speakers list a set of clear recommendations for policy makers on how to take action. With this video ANSER wants to raise awareness among all stakeholders involved in FGM/C, especially policy makers, and encourage them to make evidence based decisions. Link to the video: https://www.screencast.com/t/o77pApT9pVpo
Technical Assistance to UNFPA Eastern Europe Central Asia (EECA)
Support tools to implement the Sexual and Reproductive Health plans and strategies in the region:
Suggested indicators for the monitoring of national sexual and reproductive health programmes -link full text
International agreements checklist to support the development of national SRHR action plans -link checklist
Recommendations to support the rollout of a national action plan for sexual and reproductive health -link full text
Study on the impact of COVID-19 on sexual and reproductive health in Eastern Europe and Central Asia - link full text
ANSER Conference 2024 Recommendation Report
In February 2024 ANSER organised a three day international conference ’Catalysing Change: Enhancing Evidence-Based Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Policies in Challenging Times’. Please find the recommendations that came out of the conference and more information on the conference can be found on the dedicated webpage: https://www.ugent.be/anser/en/anser-conference.
Scientific Publications
Ivanova O., Rai M., Mlahagwa W., Tumuhairwe J., Bakuli A., Nyakato V.N., Kemigisha E. A cross-sectional mixed-methods study of sexual and reproductive health knowledge, experiences and access to services among refugee adolescent girls in the Nakivale refugee settlement, Uganda. Reproductive Health (2019) 16:35.Link
Van Eekert N, Leye E, Van de Velde S. The Association Between Women's Social Position and the Medicalization of Female Genital Cutting in Egypt. Int Perspect Sex Reprod Health. 2018 Sep 1;44(3). doi:10.1363/44e6618.Link
ANSER, Ogbe E, Van Braeckel D, Temmerman M, Larsson EC, Keygnaert I, De Los Reyes Aragón W, Cheng F, Lazdane G, Cooper D, Shamu S, Gichangi P, Dias S, Barrett H, Nobels A, Pei K, Galle A, Esho T, Knight L, Tabana H, Degomme O. Opportunities for linking research to policy: lessons learned from implementation research in sexual and reproductive health within the ANSER network. Health Res Policy Syst. 2018 Dec 17;16(1):123.Link
Oliveira C, Keygnaert I, Oliveira Martins MDR, Dias S. Assessing reported cases of sexual and gender-based violence, causes and preventive strategies, in European asylum reception facilities. Global Health. 2018 May 9;14(1):48. doi: 10.1186/s12992-018-0365-6.Link
R. Elise B. Johansen, Mahgoub Ziyada M, Shell-Duncan B, Marcusàn Kaplan A, Leye E. Health sector involvement in the management of female genital mutilation/cutting in 30 countries. BMC Health Services Research (2018) 18:240.Link
Kemigisha E, Nyakato V, Bruce K, Ndaruhutse Ruzaaza G, Mlahagwa W, Ninsiima A, et al. Adolescents’ Sexual Wellbeing in Southwestern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Body Image, Self-Esteem and Gender Equitable Norms. Int J Environ Res Public Health. MDPI AG; 2018;15(2).Link
Frederico M, Michielsen K, Arnaldo C, Decat P. Factors Influencing Abortion Decision-Making Processes among Young Women. Open Access Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2018, 15(2), 329. https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/2/329 .Link
Kemigisha, E., Ivanova, O., Ruzaaza, G. N., Ninsiima, A. B., Kaziga, R., Bruce, K., … Michielsen, K. (2019). Process evaluation of a comprehensive sexuality education intervention in primary schools in South Western Uganda. Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, 51–59. Link
Ivanova, O., Wambua, S., Mwaisaka, J., Bossier, T., Thiongo, M., Michielsen, K., Gichangi, P. (2019). Evaluation of the ELIMIKA pilot project : improving ART adherence among HIV positive youth using an eHealth intervention in Mombasa, Kenya. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, 23(1), 100–110.Link
Leye E, Van Eekert N, Shamu S, Esho T, Barrett H. Debating medicalization of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C): learning from (policy) experiences across countries. Reproductive Health (2019).Link
Wang MY, Zhang WH, Mu Y, Temmerman M, Li JK, Zheng A. Contraceptive practices among unmarried women in China, 1982-2017: systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 2019 Jan 18:1-7. IF : 1.616.Link
Liu J, Wu S, Xu J, Temmerman M, Zhang WH; INPAC Group. Is Repeat Abortion a Public Health Problem among Chinese Adolescents? A Cross-Sectional Survey in 30 Provinces. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 Mar 5;16(5).Link
Frederico, M., Arnaldo, C., Michielsen, K., & Decat, P. (2019). Adult and young women communication on sexuality: a pilot intervention in Maputo-Mozambique. Reproductive Health.16.Link
Hlatshwako TG, Shah SJ, Kosana P, Adebayo E, Hendriks J, Larsson EC, Hensel DJ, Toller Erausquin J, Marks M, Michielsen K, Saltis H, Francis JM, Wouters E, Tucker JD. Online health survey research during COVID-19. The Lancet Digital Health. Volume 3, Issue 2, 2021, Pages e76-e77, ISSN 2589-7500,Link.
Galle A, Semaan A, Huysmans E, Audet C, Asefa A, Delvaux T, Afolabi B, El Ayadi AM, Benova L. A double-edged sword—telemedicine for maternal care during COVID-19: findings from a global mixed-methods study of healthcare providers. BMJ Global Health 2021;6:e004575. Link
Luo H, Wu S, Wang K, Xu J, Tang L, Temmerman M, Zhang WH. Repeat induced abortion in 30 Chinese provinces: A cross sectional study. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2021 Jan 25.Link
Blondeel K, Dias S, Furegato M, Seuc A, Gama A, Fuertes R, Mendão L, Temmerman M, Toskin I. Sexual behaviour patterns and STI risk: results of a cluster analysis among men who have sex with men in Portugal. BMJ Open. 2021 Jan 22;11(1):e033290. Link
Michielsen K, Brockschmidt L. Barriers to Sexuality Education for Children and Young People with Disabilities in the WHO European Region : A Scoping Review. Sex education: sexuality, society and learning. 2021.Link.
Ampt FH, Lim MSC, Agius PA, L'Engle K, Manguro G, Gichuki C, Gichangi P, Chersich MF, Jaoko W, Temmerman M, Stoové M, Hellard M, Luchters S. Effect of a mobile phone intervention for female sex workers on unintended pregnancy in Kenya (WHISPER or SHOUT): a cluster-randomised controlled trial. Lancet Glob Health. 2020 Dec;8(12):e1534-e1545. Link
Wang MY, Temmerman M, Zhang WH, Fan Y, Mu Y, Mo SP, Zheng A, Li JK. Contraceptive and reproductive health practices of unmarried women globally, 1999 to 2018: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Dec 4;99(49):e23368. Free PMC article.Link.
Van Eekert N. To medicalize or not to medicalize: is that the question? Exploring medicalization of female genital cutting in Egypt and Kenya. University of Antwerp & Ghent University. November 2020.Link
Van de Velde S, Delaruelle K, Van Eekert N, Bracke P. Perceived group discrimination based on one’s gender and the gender gap in depression in Europe. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. November 2020.Link
Ivanova O, Rai M, Michielsen K, Dias S. How Sexuality Education Programs Have Been Evaluated in Low-and Lower-Middle-Income Countries? A Systematic Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17, 8183.Link
Michielsen K, Larrson EC, Kågesten A, Erausquin JT, Griffin S, Van de Velde S, Tucker JD; I-SHARE Team. International Sexual Health And REproductive health (I-SHARE) survey during COVID-19: study protocol for online national surveys and global comparative analyses. Sex Transm Infect. 2020 Oct 20:sextrans-2020-054664 -Link
Mohamed y, Htay H, Gare J, Vallely AJB, Kelly-Hanku A, Win Lei Yee, Agius PA, Badman SG, Minh Duc Pham, Nightingale C, Chen XS, Kombati Z, Koata A, Munnull G, Silim S, Thein W, Zaw TM, Kyaw LL, Stoové M, Crowe SM, Anderson D, Tin HH, Luchters S. The impact of the Xpert HIV-1 Qual test on early infant diagnosis of HIV in Myanmar and Papua New Guinea: A pragmatic cluster randomised controlled stepped wedge trial. The Lancet HIV. Link
Michielsen K, Larrson EC, Kågesten A, Erausquin JT, Griffin S, Van de Velde S, et al. International sexual health and reproductive health (I-SHARE) survey during COVID-19 : study protocol for online national surveys and global comparative analyses. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS. 2021;97(2):88–
Galle A, Griffin S, Roelens K, Degomme O. Towards a global framework for assessing male involvement in maternal health : results of an international Delphi study. BMJ OPEN. 2021;11(9).
Galle A, Plaieser G, Van Steenstraeten T, Griffin S, Osman NB, Roelens K, et al. Systematic review of the concept “male involvement in maternal health” by natural language processing and descriptive analysis. BMJ GLOBAL HEALTH. 2021;6(4).
Mwaisaka J, Gonsalves L, Thiongo M, Waithaka M, Sidha H, Alfred O, et al. Young people’s experiences using an on-demand mobile health sexual and reproductive health text message intervention in Kenya : qualitative study. JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH. 2021;9(1).
Gichangi P, Waithaka M, Thiongo M, Agwanda A, Radloff S, Tsui A, et al. Demand satisfied by modern contraceptive among married women of reproductive age in Kenya. Navaneetham K, editor. PLOS ONE. 2021;16(4).
Decker MR, Wood SN, Thiongo M, Byrne ME, Devoto B, Morgan R, et al. Gendered health, economic, social and safety impact of COVID-19 on adolescents and young adults in Nairobi, Kenya. Prakash N, editor. PLOS ONE. 2021;16(11).
Valente PK, Edeza A, Masvawure TB, Sandfort TGM, Gichangi P, Restar AJ, et al. Violence and victimization in interactions between male sex workers and male clients in Mombasa, Kenya. JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE. 2021;
Mwaliko EW, Van Hal G, Bastiaens H, Van Dongen S, Gichangi P, Otsyula B, et al. Early detection of cervical cancer in western Kenya : determinants of healthcare providers performing a gynaecological examination for abnormal vaginal discharge or bleeding. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE. 2021;22(1).
De Meyer S, Jerves E, Cevallos-Neira A, Arpi-Becerra N, Van den Bossche R, Lecompte M, et al. Which factors contribute to sexual well-being? A comparative study among 17 to 20 year old boys and girls in Belgium and Ecuador. CULTURE HEALTH & SEXUALITY. 2021;
Hendrickx DM, Sousa JD, Libin PJK, Delva W, Liesenborgs J, Hens N, et al. Comparison of two simulators for individual based models in HIV epidemiology in a population with HSV 2 in Yaoundé (Cameroon). SCIENTIFIC REPORTS. 2021;11(1).
Abdi B, Okal JO, Serour G, Temmerman M. Muslim men’s perceptions and attitudes on family planning : a qualitative study in Wajir and Lamu counties in Kenya. SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH MATTERS. 2021;29(1).
Abdi B, Okal JO, Serour G, Temmerman M. Muslim men’s perceptions and attitudes on family planning : a qualitative study in Wajir and Lamu counties in Kenya. SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH MATTERS. 2021;29(1).
Naanyu V, Wade TJ, Ngetich A, Mulama K, Nyaga L, Pell R, et al. A qualitative exploration of barriers to health facility‐based delivery in Bomachoge Borabu and Kaloleni, Kenya. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS. 2021;153(2):273–
Lusambili AM, Muriuki P, Wisofschi S, Shumba CS, Mantel M, Obure J, et al. Male involvement in reproductive and maternal and new child health : an evaluative qualitative study on facilitators and barriers from rural Kenya. FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH. 2021;9.
Mwansisya T, Mbekenga C, Isangula K, Mwasha L, Pallangyo E, Edwards G, et al. Translation and validation of Training Needs Analysis Questionnaire among reproductive, maternal and newborn health workers in Tanzania. BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH. 2021;21(1).
Boothe M, Semá Baltazar C, Sathane I, Raymond HF, Fazito E, Temmerman M, et al. Young key populations left behind : the necessity for a targeted response in Mozambique. PLOS ONE. 2021;16(12).
Lusambili AM, Wisofschi S, Shumba C, Muriuki P, Obure J, Mantel M, et al. A qualitative endline evaluation study of male engagement in promoting reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health services in rural Kenya. FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH. 2021;9.
Okemo JK, Kamya D, Mwaniki AM, Temmerman M. Determinants of preconception care among pregnant women in an urban and a rural health facility in Kenya : a qualitative study. BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH. 2021;21(1). Link
Manguro GO, Musau AM, Were DK, Tengah S, Wakhutu B, Reed B, Plotkin M, Luchters S, Gichangi P, Temmerman M. Increased condom use among key populations using oral PrEP in Kenya: results from large scale programmatic surveillance. BMC Public Health 22, 304 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12639-6. Link
Uyttersprot, T.; Janssens, F.; Fernandes, D.; Zhang, W.-H. Exploring the Link between Oil Exploitation and Cancer in the Indigenous Population of Ecuador: A Scoping Review. Int. J. Environ. Res.Public Health 2022, 19, 2674. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19052674. Link
Tan, RKJ; Michielsen, K; Campbell, L; Tucker, JD.(2022)Sexual and reproductive health during COVID-19-the I-SHARE multi-country survey NATURE REVIEWS UROLOGY:19(6).10.1038/s41585-022-00603-3. Link
Achen, D; Nyakato, VN; Akatukwasa, C; Kemigisha, E; Mlahagwa, W; Kaziga, R; Ruzaaza, GN; Rukundo, GZ; Michielsen, K; Neema, S; Coene, G.(2022)Gendered Experiences of Parent-Child Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues: A Qualitative Study Employing Community-Based Participatory Methods among Primary Caregivers and Community Stakeholders in Rural South-Western Uganda. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH:19(9).10.3390/ijerph19095052. Link
Erausquin, JT; Tan, RKJ; Uhlich, M; Francis, JM; Kumar, N; Campbell, L; Zhang, WH; Hlatshwako, TG; Kosana, P; Shah, S; Brenner, EM; Remmerie, L; Mussa, A; Klapilova, K; Mark, K; Perotta, G; Gabster, A; Wouters, E; Burns, S; Hendriks, J; Hensel, DJ; Shamu, S; Strizzi, JM; Esho, T; Morroni, C; Eleuteri, S; Sahril, N; Low, WY; Plasilova, L; Lazdane, G; Marks, M; Olumide, A; Abdelhamed, A; Gomez, AL; Michielsen, K; Moreau, C; Tucker, JD.(2022)The International Sexual Health And REproductive Health during COVID-19 (I-SHARE) Study: A Multicountry Analysis of Adults from 30 Countries Prior to and During the Initial Coronavirus Disease 2019 Wave. CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES:().10.1093/cid/ciac102. Link
Perehudoff, K; Kibira, D; Wuyts, E; Pericas, C; Omwoha, J; van den Ham, HA; Mantel-Teeuwisse, AK; Michielsen, K.(2022)A comparative human rights analysis of laws and policies for adolescent contraception in Uganda and Kenya REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH:19(1).10.1186/s12978-021-01303-8. Link
Michielsen, K; Tucker, J; Lazdane, G; Saltis, H; Hlatshwako, T; Campbell, L; Hensel, D.(2022)I-Share-A Global Study on the Impact of the COVID-19 Measures on Sexual and Reproductive Health. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SEXUAL HEALTH:34().
Achen, D; Nyakato, V; Michielsen, K; Akatukwasa, CA; Kemigisha, E; Mlahagwa, W; Kaziga, R; Ruzaaza, G; Rukundo, G; Neema, S; Coene, G.(2022)Experiences of Parent-Child Sexuality Communication: A Qualitative Study Employing Participatory Methods Among Parents in Rural South Western Uganda. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SEXUAL HEALTH:34().
Bell M, Verberckmoes B, Devolder J, Vermandere H, Degomme O, Guimarães Y M, Godoy LR, Ambrosio E, Cools P, Padalko E. (2023). Comparison between the Roche Cobas 4800 Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Abbott RealTime High-Risk HPV, Seegene Anyplex II HPV28, and Novel Seegene Allplex II HPV28 Assays for High-Risk HPV Detection and Genotyping in Mocked Self-Samples. Microbiology Spectrum, e00081-23. Link
Galle A, Kavira G, Semaan A, Malonga Kaj F, Benova L, Ntambue A. Utilisation of services along the continuum of maternal healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic in Lubumbashi, DRC: findings from a cross-sectional household survey of women BMJ Open 2023;13:doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069409 - Link
Zsabokorszky Z, Van de Velde S, Michielsen K, Van Eekert N (2023) Exploring the association between perceived male attitudes and female attitudes toward the discontinuation of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Egypt. Front. Sociol. 8:1183989. doi: 10.3389/fsoc.2023.1183989. Link
Maioli S C, Stevens A, Pinto AC, Linthout L, Devakumar D. Improving safeguarding of unaccompanied migrant young people. BMJ 2023; 383 :p2626 doi:10.1136/bmj.p2626 – Link
Peeters E. ANSER netwerk in FORUM. Title: Pioneering Change: ANSER’s Impact Linking Research and Policy on Sexual and Reproductive Health. FORUM online – Link
Baert S, Fomenko E, Machiels A, Bicanic I, Van Belle S, Gemmel P, Gilles C, Roelens K, Keygnaert I. Mental health of sexual assault victims and predictors of their use of support from in-house psychologists at Belgian sexual assault care centres. European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 14:2, DOI: 10.1080/20008066.2023.2263312 – Link
Galle A, Kavira G, Semaan A, Malonga Kaj F, Benova L, Ntambue A. Utilisation of services along the continuum of maternal healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic in Lubumbashi, DRC: findings from a cross-sectional household survey of women BMJ Open 2023;13:e069409.doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069409 - Link
Mwaliko E, Itsura P, Keter A, De Bacquer D, Buziba N, Bastiaens H, Jackie A, Obala A, Naanyu V, Gichangi P, Temmerman M. Survival of cervical cancer patients at Moi teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret in western Kenya. (2023) BMC Cancer. 2023 Nov 13;23(1):1104. doi: 10.1186/s12885-023-11506-w. Link
Mwenda V, Bor JP, Nyangasi M, Njeru J, Olwande S, Njiri P, Arbyn M, Weyers S, Tummers P, Temmerman M. Integrating human papillomavirus testing as a point-of care service using GeneXpert platforms: Findings and lessons from a Kenyan pilot study (2019-2020). (2023) PLoS One. 2023 May 25;18(5):e0286202. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286202. Link
Ndungu K, Gichangi P, Temmerman M. Evaluation of factors associated with HIV self-testing Acceptability and Uptake among the MSM community in Nairobi, Kenya: A cross sectional study. PLoS One. 2023 Mar 9;18(3):e0280540. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280540. Link
Orwa J, Gatimu SM, Ariho P, Temmerman M, Luchters S. Trends and factors associated with declining lifetime fertility among married women in Kenya between 2003 and 2014: an analysis of Kenya demographic health surveys. BMC Public Health. 2023 Apr 20;23(1):718. doi: 10.1186/s12889-023-15620-z. Link
Wood SN, Byrne ME, Thiongo M, Devoto B, Wamue-Ngare G, Decker MR, Gichangi P. Fertility and contraceptive dynamics amidst COVID-19: who is at greatest risk for unintended pregnancy among a cohort of adolescents and young adults in Nairobi,Kenya? BMJ Open 2023;13:e068689. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068689. Link
Zhao M, O'Hara CA, Bte Sahril N, Liu H, Pei K, Ivanova O, Larsson E, Shamu S, Kpokiri E, Cleeve A, Tucker JD, Michielsen K, Zhang WH. Associations between the COVID-19 pandemic and women's fertility intentions: a multi-country cross-sectional (I-SHARE) study. BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health Published Online First: 19 October 2023. doi: 10.1136/bmjsrh-2023-201819. Link
Selznick, E., Galeridis, L., & Michielsen, K. (2024). Perspectives on hormonal contraception among young adults in the European Region, FORUM sexuality education and family planning: information service of the Federal Centre for Health Education (BZgA), 2, 37–47. https://doi.org/10.17623/BZgA_SRH:forum_2024-2_en_art_hormonel-contraception-eu
Lakhoo, D. P., Brink, N., Radebe, L., Craig, M. H., Pham, M. D., Haghighi, M. M., Wise, A., Solarin, I., Luchters, S., Maimela, G., Chersich, M. F., Heat-Health Study Group, & HIGH Horizons Study Group. (2024). A systematic review and meta-analysis of heat exposure impacts on maternal, fetal, and neonatal health. Nature Medicine. doi: 10.1038/s41591-024-03395-8.
Fletcher, R., Forbes, F., Dadi, A. F., Kassa, G. M., Regan, C., Galle, A., … Temmerman, M. (2024). Effect of male partners’ involvement and support on reproductive, maternal and child health and well‐being in East Africa: a scoping review. HEALTH SCIENCE REPORTS, 7(8). https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.2269
Frisendahl, C., Looft-Trägårdh, E., Cleeve, A., Atuhairwe, S., Larsson, E. C., Kakaire, O., Kayiga,H., Aronsson, A., Kihara,A., Temmerman, M., … Gemzell Danielsson, K. (2024). Two decades of research capacity strengthening and reciprocal learning on sexual and reproductive health in East Africa : a point of (no) return. https://doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2024.2353957
Verberckmoes, B., De Paepe, E., De Vestele, J., Gama, A., Keygnaert, I., Vermandere, H., & Degomme, O. (2024). Barriers and facilitators to cervical cancer screening among under- and never-screened women in Flanders, Belgium – a qualitative study on community and healthcare providers’ perspectives. BMC Public Health, 24(1).
Bhamani, S. S., Van Parys, A.-S., Arthur, D., Letourneau, N., Wagnild, G., & Degomme, O. (2024). Promoting mental wellbeing in pregnant women living in Pakistan with the Safe Motherhood-Accessible Resilience Training (SM-ART) intervention : a randomized controlled trial. BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH, 24(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06629-2
Frederico, M., Arnaldo, C., Decat, P., Juga, A., Kemigisha, E., Degomme, O., & Michielsen, K. (2024). Induced abortion : a cross-sectional study on knowledge of and attitudes toward the new abortion law in Maputo and Quelimane cities, Mozambique (vol 20, 129, 2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-024-03152-6
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