Publications by authors named "Janna McDougall"

Adolescent marriage is common in India, placing young women at risk of HIV, early pregnancy and poor birth outcomes. Young women's capacity to express their sexual desires is central to negotiating safe and mutually consensual sexuality. Men, too, play an important role in shaping women's sexual and reproductive health outcomes, but little research has examined how men influence women's sexual expression.

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  • Despite a decline in Cambodia's fertility rate, limited contraceptive access has led many women to rely on induced abortion to manage their pregnancy intentions.
  • A study analyzed data from various health facilities in Cambodia, focusing on factors that influence women's acceptance of contraceptives after undergoing abortion services.
  • Key findings suggest that women are more likely to accept contraceptives when care is managed by trained staff and when services are conveniently integrated, highlighting the need for improved contraceptive education and access.
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