Search for dissertations about: "Utilization of family planning among women"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Utilization of family planning among women.

  2. 1. Emergency contraception among young people in Uganda : user and provider perspectives

    Author : Josaphat K Byamugisha; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Emergency contraception; young people; acceptability; utilization; health care workers; Uganda;

    Abstract : Background: The maternal mortality ratio for Uganda is 435/100,000 live births. Between 12-30 percent of the maternal deaths are due to induced abortions. According to the 2007 Uganda demographic and health survey (UDHS), the contraceptive prevalence rate was 24 percent and only 18 percent used modern contraceptives. READ MORE

  4. 2. Social determinants and the role of maternal health care services for equity in maternal health in Ghana from 1988 – 2008

    Author : Benedict Oppong Asamoah; Socialmedicin och global hälsa; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; inequality; social determinants; equity; socio-economic factors; maternal mortality; maternal health; fertility; modern contraception; antenatal care; skilled birth attendants; policy; health care services; Ghana;

    Abstract : Maternal health services are the least equitable health care services in most low- and middle-income countries. Improving maternal health in Ghana continues to be a major public health challenge. READ MORE