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Child Marriage and Adolescent Pregnancy in Mozambique: Causes and Impact
When it comes to preventing adolescent pregnancies, a crucial factor is women’s empowerment, especially the ability of young women to request contraception. This study analyzes the magnitude, trends over time, determinants and impacts of child marriage and adolescent pregnancy.
Curbing Teenage Pregnancy in Namibia: The Protective Role of Social Institutions and Family Planning
Family planning variables had a mildly protective effect on teenage pregnancy in Namibia, which has some of the highest rates of teenage pregnancy in the East and Southern Africa region. This study examines the social and behavioural reasons for Namibia’s high rates of teenage fertility.
Rapid Assessment of Condom Needs, Availability, Access and Use, Especially Among Young People in Swaziland
At 26 per cent, HIV prevalence amongst youth in Swaziland is high. This report features results from a rapid assessment of condom needs, availability, access and use among young people in Swaziland.
Harnessing the Demographic Dividend: The Future We Want for Zambia
This study assesses the prospects for harnessing the demographic dividend in Zambia and demonstrates policy options for optimizing the possibility of a demographic dividend.
Mozambique: Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, and Newborn Workforce Assessment Report
Mozambique did not achieve its MDG targets for maternal and child mortality, but has made significant progress in provision of the sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn health workforce. This study is an assessment of the SRMNH workforce with a view to meeting 47 per cent of its needs by 2030.
Rwanda National Rapid Assessment for Sexual Reproductive Health and HIV Linkages and Integration
This assessment aimed to evaluate sexual and reproductive health and HIV bi-directional linkages at the policy, systems and service delivery levels.
Rwanda: First Time Young Mothers: Baseline Study
This baseline study explored first-time young mothers' use and perception of health services and their social and economic living conditions and needs.
An Assessment of the Impact of the El Niño-Induced Drought on Children, Youth, and Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers in Swaziland
The overall objective of this assessment was to generate information on, and ascertain the impact of the drought, the lives of children, youth (particularly girls), and pregnant and lactating women.
Swaziland: Survey on the Availability of Contraceptives and Life-Saving Maternal Health Drugs in Service Delivery Points
This report assesses availability and stock-outs of contraceptives and reproductive health commodities. The survey was aimed at assessing supply chains (including cold chains), staff training and supervision, availability of guidelines and protocols, Information Communication Technology, methods of waste disposal and user fees.
Swaziland: State of the Youth Report
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current status of young people across a variety of sectors. The conclusions and recommendations contained in this report can serve as a roadmap for investing in the youth population.