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Do public health services in Egypt help young married women exercise their reproductive rights?
- Source :
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International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics [Int J Gynaecol Obstet] 2015 Aug; Vol. 130 Suppl 3, pp. E52-5. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Mar 25. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Objective: To assess supply and demand of family planning services from a reproductive rights perspective among young married women (YMW) in Egypt.<br />Methods: Data sources related to family planning included structured interviews with service providers (n=216); an inventory of equipment and supplies (n=40); exit interviews with YMW (n=147); and focus group discussions (n=12) with YMW, husbands, and mothers and/or mothers in law. YMW, husbands and mothers in law were not necessarily related.<br />Results: Although family planning services were readily available and affordable, YMW had limited access to information and services. Shortfalls were noted regarding respect for privacy, choice of family planning method, access to fertility services, and premarital counseling. Few YMW had sufficient autonomy to make informed reproductive decisions. Effective accountability mechanisms and processes for redress were also lacking.<br />Conclusion: Implementation of a rights-based approach and structural changes to family planning service delivery are recommended to empower YMW in Egypt to demand and exercise their reproductive rights.<br /> (Copyright © 2015. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd.)
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adult
Contraception methods
Contraception psychology
Counseling
Egypt
Female
Humans
Marriage
Mothers
Personal Autonomy
Privacy
Quality of Health Care
Young Adult
Contraception Behavior psychology
Family Planning Services supply & distribution
Health Services Accessibility statistics & numerical data
Reproductive Rights psychology
Spouses psychology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1879-3479
- Volume :
- 130 Suppl 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26001702
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.03.012