Calibration of the low-energy channel Thomson parabola of the LMJ-PETAL diagnostic SEPAGE with protons and carbon ions.

The SEPAGE diagnostic will detect charged particles (electrons, protons, and ions) accelerated in the interaction of the PETAL (PETawatt Aquitaine Laser) laser with its targets on the LMJ (Laser MegaJoule)-PETAL laser facility. SEPAGE will be equipped with a proton-radiography front detector and two Thomson parabolas (TP), corresponding to different ranges of the particle energy spectra: Above 0.1 MeV for electrons and protons in the low-energy channel, with a separation capability between protons and C up to 20 MeV proton energy and above 8 MeV for the high-energy channel, with a separation capability between protons and C up to 200 MeV proton kinetic energy.

[Premarital sex in Antananarivo (Madagascar): how are students freeing themselves from the norms?].

This paper aims to analyze the representations of premarital sexuality among young people in a context where they are strongly encouraged not to engage in premarital sexual relations. This link between prevention messages, representations and behaviours has been studied among a student population in Madagascar. The analysis is based on a socio-demographic survey conducted in 2006.

[Reproductive health and abortion in Antananarivo (Madagascar): results of an original research].

In Madagascar, voluntary termination of pregnancy is totally forbidden. However, many women resort to it, most especially in the capital, Antananarivo. These secret abortions are carried out not only by traditional birth attendants but also by private medical practitioners.

[Teenage pregnancy in Madagascar: impact on the health of mother and child].

In committing itself to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, Madagascar committed itself to reducing maternal and infant mortality. Teenagers must be a target for activities to improve maternal and child health, for analyses of survey data show clearly that teenager pregnancies present a risk to the health of both young mothers and their children; in particular, both have a higher risk of death than older mothers and their children. These differences can be explained both by biological factors and socioeconomic variables (place of residence, educational level, etc).