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Showing 1 to 20 of 170 for “"contraceptives"”.
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Disparities in the Use of Emergency Contraceptives
… pregnancies have decreased since the wide use of contraceptives has increased; however, young women, women with low income, and racial/ethnic minorities are more likely to use contraceptives inconsistently, which increases the risk of an unintended pregnancy. This risk could be reduced with the …
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Effects of the menstrual cycle and oral contraceptives on athletic performance
… the cycle, or used a variety of different oral contraceptives with higher dosages of estrogens and progestins than those in current usage. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the endogenous hormonal variations of a normal menstrual cycle and the administration of a …
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The reasons why women in Ndola Urban are not using Emergency Contraceptives
… to determine the cause of nonuse of emergency Contraceptives (EC), to determine the possible barriers which may be contributing to non use of EC and to determine needs for awareness campaigns among women of child bearing age (15-49) years. Design: Cross- sectional study Setting: Copperbelt …
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College women's use of contraceptives with implications for a college health service
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Utilisation of contraceptives by adolescent girls in selected secondary schools in Chongwe district.
… study was an investigation into utilisation of contraceptives by adolescent girls in selected secondary schools in Chongwe district. The objectives of this study were to ascertain the use of contraceptives by the school going adolescents in secondary schools, to investigate the types of …
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Effects of hormonal contraceptives on the female genital tract microbiota in South African adolescents
Background Young women in sub-Saharan Africa are disproportionally affected by HIV and often rely on injectable hormonal contraception (HC) to prevent unintended pregnancies. However, HC might affect HIV-1 risk through changes in the female genital tract (FGT) microbiota. We examined the impact of …
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Influence of Oral Contraceptives on Bone Adaptations to Isokinetic Strength Training in Young Women
… of bone present at skeletal maturity. Oral contraceptives (OC), because of their capacity to diminish concentrations of free testosterone and estrogen, have been purported to affect bone mass in young adult women, but results have proven inconsistent. Further, positive skeletal effects of …
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Assessing the practice of breast-self-examination among women on hormonal contraceptives in Lusaka, Zambia.
… the practice of BSE among women on hormonal contraceptives in Lusaka, Zambia. The study applied mixed methods quantitative and qualitative dimensions. For quantitative study a Descriptive cross sectional study design was applied using a questionnaire on a study population of 384 respondents …
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Assessing the practice of breast-self-examination among women on hormonal contraceptives in Lusaka, Zambia.
… the practice of BSE among women on hormonal contraceptives in Lusaka, Zambia. The study applied mixed methods quantitative and qualitative dimensions. For quantitative study a Descriptive cross sectional study design was applied using a questionnaire on a study population of 384 respondents …
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Cleaning Up After Sex: An Environmental History of Contraceptives in the United States, 1873—2010
… Up After Sex: An Environmental History of Contraceptives in the United States, 1873—2010,' that through the processes of contraceptive production, consumption, and disposal, over time, the role of contraceptives in human/nature interactions has become more significant and the impact more …
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Attitudes and perceptions of males towards contraceptives services in Engela District of Ohangwena Region, Namibia
… a high level of awareness of family planning and contraceptives among men and women, many women having access to contraceptives Yet men held negative views about women’s decision to use contraceptives without their consideration and approval by them. The results indicated that community-level …
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Factors that influence adolescent on the use of contraceptives in the dreams project, Khomas region Namibia
… knowledge and attitude levels regarding contraceptives and their actual contraceptive use. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted among 359 adolescent girls (aged 15-19 years) in the Khomas region, Namibia. A bivariate and binary logistic regression analysis assessed the …
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Refugee women’s access to and use of emergency contraceptives as a reproductive health right in Kenya
… on discussing the access and usage of emergency contraceptives among refugee women as a human rights issue. The study incorporates the intersectionality and reproductive justice theory to explain the barriers to access and usage of emergency contraceptives among refugee women and demystify the …
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Impact of long-acting contraceptives on female genital tract cytokine profiles in a randomised controlled trial
… However, it remains unknown whether these contraceptives increase HIV risk relative to other forms of contraception or no contraception. This study investigated the impact of DMPA-IM, copper IUD and LNG implant on cervicovaginal inflammatory profiles previously associated with HIV …
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Birth spacing among women using contraceptives in Zambia : analysis of demographic and health survey data 2013/2014
… findings imply that women using a method mix of contraceptives are expected to practice normal birth interval and of age above 25 years. However, women of various ethnic groupings reported less likelihood to practice normal birth interval. The results from the study entail strengthening of …
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Birth spacing among women using contraceptives in Zambia : analysis of demographic and health survey data 2013/2014
… findings imply that women using a method mix of contraceptives are expected to practice normal birth interval and of age above 25 years. However, women of various ethnic groupings reported less likelihood to practice normal birth interval. The results from the study entail strengthening of …
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Factors influencing the uptake of long acting reversible contraceptives among women at primary health clinics in eThekwini District
Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Health Sciences in Nursing, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2017.
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Influence of Oral Contraceptives on Selected Hormonal and Metabolic Responses to Prolonged Submaximal Exercise in Moderately Active Women
This investigation assessed the influence of oral contraceptives (OC) on growth hormone (GH) and prolactin (PRL) responses to and energy substrate utilization during prolonged submaximal treadmill exercise (90 min at 50% VO$\sb2$ max). Subjects consisted of moderately active women (18-30 yrs) in a …
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The effects of an exercise training program on serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels in women using oral contraceptives
… triglyceride concentration in women using oral contraceptives. The intensity of the training was maintained at approximately 75% of the subject's pre-training maximal oxygen uptake. Comparisons were made in the variables triglyceride, cholesterol, maximum ventilation and maximum oxygen uptake, …
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A study of two interventions to increase adherence with oral contraceptives and condom use among adolescents and young adults
A randomized, controlled trial was conducted to examine the effectiveness of two different interventions on adherence with oral contraception (OC) and their effect on dual use (oral contraception and condoms). A total of 1,155 women 16-24 years of age who requested oral contraception at one of five …
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