Latest items for DACH-DATA-2
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"The Salud Mesoamerica Health Initiative (2012-2017) accelerated work towards improving quality maternal and child health care...Twenty health teams were established nationwide to improve access to family planning and supplies for neonatal services and obstetric care at the level of their health facility. By 2017, it recorded an increase in the number of women using family planning methods after childbirth to 90.3 per cent" (35). "In terms of access to contraceptives, the 2009 Sexual Behaviour Survey found only 47 per cent of young people correctly identified ways of preventing the sexual transmission of HIV. However, as much as 71.7 per cent of young people aged 15-24 reported using a condom during...more
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"The Salud Mesoamerica Health Initiative (2012-2017) accelerated work towards improving quality maternal and child health care...Twenty health teams were established nationwide to improve access to family planning and supplies for neonatal services and obstetric care at the level of their health facility. By 2017, it recorded an increase in the number of women using family planning methods after childbirth to 90.3 per cent" (35). "In terms of access to contraceptives, the 2009 Sexual Behaviour Survey found only 47 per cent of young people correctly identified ways of preventing the sexual transmission of HIV. However, as much as 71.7 per cent of young people aged 15-24 reported using a condom during...more
Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Various strategies are used to disseminate family planning information to eligible women. This has contributed to the increase in the contraceptive prevalence rates from 52% in 2007 to 76.1% in 2008" (32).
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Various strategies are used to disseminate family planning information to eligible women. This has contributed to the increase in the contraceptive prevalence rates from 52% in 2007 to 76.1% in 2008" (32).
Sept. 7, 2023, 8:57 a.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Contraceptive prevalence, any modern method (% of married women, ages 15-49) is '61.2%.'"
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Contraceptive prevalence, any modern method (% of married women, ages 15-49) is '61.2%.'"
Aug. 31, 2023, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Only 22 percent of currently married women use modern methods of contraceptives in Afghanistan" (para 1).
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Only 22 percent of currently married women use modern methods of contraceptives in Afghanistan" (para 1).
Aug. 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"[There is a] limited access of women and girls to affordable modern contraceptives, in particular in rural areas" (11).
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"[There is a] limited access of women and girls to affordable modern contraceptives, in particular in rural areas" (11).
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"A range of contraceptives are available in all islands and coordination mechanism exists to guarantee proper management of contraceptive dissemination throughout the country. Knowledge on contraceptive methods is almost universal in the Maldives, with 98% of currently married women and 99% of currently married men age 15–49 knowing at least one method of contraception. Information on current source of modern contraceptive methods is important family planners and implementers. Almost half of women using a modern contraceptive obtained it from public (government) source (49%), while 39% obtained it from a private medical sector." (24-25). "The 2009 DHS found that contraceptive prevalence rate for all methods decreased, by sixteen per cent from...more
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"A range of contraceptives are available in all islands and coordination mechanism exists to guarantee proper management of contraceptive dissemination throughout the country. Knowledge on contraceptive methods is almost universal in the Maldives, with 98% of currently married women and 99% of currently married men age 15–49 knowing at least one method of contraception. Information on current source of modern contraceptive methods is important family planners and implementers. Almost half of women using a modern contraceptive obtained it from public (government) source (49%), while 39% obtained it from a private medical sector." (24-25). "The 2009 DHS found that contraceptive prevalence rate for all methods decreased, by sixteen per cent from...more
June 18, 2023, 9:21 a.m.
Countries: Malta
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"How many Maltese women are currently having abortions? In terms of unsupervised illegal abortions using pills taken in Malta, some data exists. In 2021, for instance, 350 packets were shipped to the island. But these numbers do not include pills already in Malta, passed on by friends or well-wishers, or those who want or need to travel (either those who do not want to break the law, or whose pregnancies are too advanced). 'On average, 55 women travel to Britain every year,' says Stabile. 'But this is the only country we have data for.' "(Para.16).
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"How many Maltese women are currently having abortions? In terms of unsupervised illegal abortions using pills taken in Malta, some data exists. In 2021, for instance, 350 packets were shipped to the island. But these numbers do not include pills already in Malta, passed on by friends or well-wishers, or those who want or need to travel (either those who do not want to break the law, or whose pregnancies are too advanced). 'On average, 55 women travel to Britain every year,' says Stabile. 'But this is the only country we have data for.' "(Para.16).
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In 2019, a total of 999,870 coils were purchased; 126,664 cycles of the combined oral contraceptive pill; 126,660 cycles of the progesterone - only pill; and 569,670 bottles of oral contraceptives." (29).
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In 2019, a total of 999,870 coils were purchased; 126,664 cycles of the combined oral contraceptive pill; 126,660 cycles of the progesterone - only pill; and 569,670 bottles of oral contraceptives." (29).
March 18, 2023, 10:20 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: DACH-DATA-2, IM-DATA-1, MABFC-DATA-1, BR-DATA-1
Table 1 untitled, shows that the indicator/year 2010/11 has an ANC of 34%, 10% skill delivery, 7% postnatal care, 676 / 100,000 maternal mortality, 59 / 1000 child mortality, 29% contraceptive prevalence, 4.8 fertility rate and 79 / 1000 adolescent birth rate. It also shows that for the indicator/year 2014/15, there was an ANC of 96.9%, 60.7% skilled delivery, 90% postnatal care, 420 / 100,000 maternal mortality, decrease in child mortality to 55 / 1000, contraceptive prevalence increased to 46%, significant increase of fertility rate to 401, and a reduction in the adolescent birth rate to 65/1000. Maternal mortality decreased by 256/100,000, child mortality decreased by 4/1000 (18).more
Variables: DACH-DATA-2, IM-DATA-1, MABFC-DATA-1, BR-DATA-1
Table 1 untitled, shows that the indicator/year 2010/11 has an ANC of 34%, 10% skill delivery, 7% postnatal care, 676 / 100,000 maternal mortality, 59 / 1000 child mortality, 29% contraceptive prevalence, 4.8 fertility rate and 79 / 1000 adolescent birth rate. It also shows that for the indicator/year 2014/15, there was an ANC of 96.9%, 60.7% skilled delivery, 90% postnatal care, 420 / 100,000 maternal mortality, decrease in child mortality to 55 / 1000, contraceptive prevalence increased to 46%, significant increase of fertility rate to 401, and a reduction in the adolescent birth rate to 65/1000. Maternal mortality decreased by 256/100,000, child mortality decreased by 4/1000 (18).more
March 8, 2023, 1:43 p.m.
Countries: Montenegro
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Women with higher education, living in urban areas, and belonging from the richest quintile are more likely to use contraceptive methods, compared to women with a secondary or lower level of education, and women living in suburban settlements and the poorest households" (22).
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Women with higher education, living in urban areas, and belonging from the richest quintile are more likely to use contraceptive methods, compared to women with a secondary or lower level of education, and women living in suburban settlements and the poorest households" (22).
March 4, 2023, 12:26 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Doctors’ routine dismissal of women’s debilitating health problems as “benign” has contributed to gynaecology waiting lists soaring by 60% to more than half a million patients, a senior health leader has said" (Para. 1). "He said biases within the NHS had contributed to unacceptable increases in waiting times for women. RCOG analysis revealed that gynaecology waiting lists across the UK reached a combined figure of more than 570,000 women as of December last year – just over a 60% increase on pre-pandemic levels and the biggest percentage increase of all elective specialties." (Para. 8). "The number of women waiting more than a year for care in England increased from just...more
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Doctors’ routine dismissal of women’s debilitating health problems as “benign” has contributed to gynaecology waiting lists soaring by 60% to more than half a million patients, a senior health leader has said" (Para. 1). "He said biases within the NHS had contributed to unacceptable increases in waiting times for women. RCOG analysis revealed that gynaecology waiting lists across the UK reached a combined figure of more than 570,000 women as of December last year – just over a 60% increase on pre-pandemic levels and the biggest percentage increase of all elective specialties." (Para. 8). "The number of women waiting more than a year for care in England increased from just...more
Feb. 24, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"FCHVs have been effective in delivery of quality health services for rural women, networking local women volunteers and mobilization of resources. FCHVs have been promoting safe motherhood, child health, family planning, and other community based health services to enhance health and healthy behaviour of mothers and community people with support from health workers and health facilities. FCHVs have contributed in distribution of 53 percent oral pills and 47 percent ORS packets at the national level." (33-34).
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"FCHVs have been effective in delivery of quality health services for rural women, networking local women volunteers and mobilization of resources. FCHVs have been promoting safe motherhood, child health, family planning, and other community based health services to enhance health and healthy behaviour of mothers and community people with support from health workers and health facilities. FCHVs have contributed in distribution of 53 percent oral pills and 47 percent ORS packets at the national level." (33-34).
Feb. 4, 2023, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: Namibia
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Family Planning and contraceptives are available in all public health facilities across the country and are provided free of charge to all in need. The contraceptive prevalence rate is at 50%, but he unmet needs for family planning are at 13.7%." (19). "Women’s right to reproductive health is recognised and protected by government. Family Planning services are provided for free to all sexually active individuals in all health facilities in the country." (36). "The contraceptive prevalence rate is 55% NDHS 2013 having risen marginally from 53% in 2006-07 NDHS and from 26% in 1992. Urgent need for family planning is 3% for all women while for married women is 7%"...more
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Family Planning and contraceptives are available in all public health facilities across the country and are provided free of charge to all in need. The contraceptive prevalence rate is at 50%, but he unmet needs for family planning are at 13.7%." (19). "Women’s right to reproductive health is recognised and protected by government. Family Planning services are provided for free to all sexually active individuals in all health facilities in the country." (36). "The contraceptive prevalence rate is 55% NDHS 2013 having risen marginally from 53% in 2006-07 NDHS and from 26% in 1992. Urgent need for family planning is 3% for all women while for married women is 7%"...more
July 1, 2022, 11:43 a.m.
Countries: East Timor
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Despite increased use of modern contraceptive methods among married women between 2010 and 2016 (from 21 per cent to 24 per cent) – with comparable rates between rural and urban areas (25 per cent vs 23 per cent respectively) – Family Planning (FP) is still not a common practice and the trend is moderate" (35). "Among currently married women, the unmet need for contraception has decreased from 32 per cent in 2009-10 to 25 per cent in 2016, while the met need has slightly increased from 22 per cent to 26 per cent. However, the total demand for FP among married women remains relatively limited and decreased slightly from 54...more
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Despite increased use of modern contraceptive methods among married women between 2010 and 2016 (from 21 per cent to 24 per cent) – with comparable rates between rural and urban areas (25 per cent vs 23 per cent respectively) – Family Planning (FP) is still not a common practice and the trend is moderate" (35). "Among currently married women, the unmet need for contraception has decreased from 32 per cent in 2009-10 to 25 per cent in 2016, while the met need has slightly increased from 22 per cent to 26 per cent. However, the total demand for FP among married women remains relatively limited and decreased slightly from 54...more
June 28, 2022, 2:56 p.m.
Countries: Bangladesh
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Seventy-nine percent of births in the 5 years preceding the survey were wanted at the time of conception; 13% were mistimed, and 8% were unwanted. There is an increasing trend in Bangladesh towards pregnancy planning. Planned births increased steadily from 70% in 2004 to 71% in 2007, 72% in 2011, 74% in 2014, and 79% in 2017- 18. The percentage of unwanted births increases with birth order, from less than 1% among first- order births to 39% among fourth- or higher- order births. Similarly, the proportion of unwanted births increases with mother’s age, from 1% among women age 15-19 to 34% among women age 35-39. The percentage of mistimed births...more
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Seventy-nine percent of births in the 5 years preceding the survey were wanted at the time of conception; 13% were mistimed, and 8% were unwanted. There is an increasing trend in Bangladesh towards pregnancy planning. Planned births increased steadily from 70% in 2004 to 71% in 2007, 72% in 2011, 74% in 2014, and 79% in 2017- 18. The percentage of unwanted births increases with birth order, from less than 1% among first- order births to 39% among fourth- or higher- order births. Similarly, the proportion of unwanted births increases with mother’s age, from 1% among women age 15-19 to 34% among women age 35-39. The percentage of mistimed births...more
June 7, 2022, 10:47 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
". The rate of married women of childbearing age using a combination of contraceptive methods in China has remained at a high level, currently 85 per cent. The proportion of the use of male contraceptive methods has reached 15.33 per cent" (46).
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
". The rate of married women of childbearing age using a combination of contraceptive methods in China has remained at a high level, currently 85 per cent. The proportion of the use of male contraceptive methods has reached 15.33 per cent" (46).
May 16, 2022, 8:09 p.m.
Countries: Suriname
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"To measure progress with regard to increased access to reproductive health, data has been gathered on the contraceptive prevalence rate, the adolescence birth rate, antenatal care and needs for family planning" (30). "According to the 2010 MICS report, the use of contraception was reported by 48 per cent of women currently married or in union, compared to 42 per cent in 2000. The most popular method was oral contraceptive (the pill), which was used by one out of four married women in Suriname (25 per cent in 2000 as well). The second most prevalent method was female sterilization, which accounted for 11 per cent of married women (9 per cent...more
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"To measure progress with regard to increased access to reproductive health, data has been gathered on the contraceptive prevalence rate, the adolescence birth rate, antenatal care and needs for family planning" (30). "According to the 2010 MICS report, the use of contraception was reported by 48 per cent of women currently married or in union, compared to 42 per cent in 2000. The most popular method was oral contraceptive (the pill), which was used by one out of four married women in Suriname (25 per cent in 2000 as well). The second most prevalent method was female sterilization, which accounted for 11 per cent of married women (9 per cent...more
March 14, 2022, 5:17 p.m.
Countries: Argentina
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In Argentina, 83.6% of women aged 15-49 have their need for family planning satisfied by modern contraceptive methods" (38).
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In Argentina, 83.6% of women aged 15-49 have their need for family planning satisfied by modern contraceptive methods" (38).
March 14, 2022, 5:13 p.m.
Countries: Argentina
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"The use of birth control methods is more common among girls from high-income groups, where 99.5% use contraceptives. On the contrary, almost 15% of girls from the first quintile reported not being using any method" (18).
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"The use of birth control methods is more common among girls from high-income groups, where 99.5% use contraceptives. On the contrary, almost 15% of girls from the first quintile reported not being using any method" (18).
March 14, 2022, 5:12 p.m.
Countries: Argentina
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In terms of contraceptive access, 3 out of 10 women get the contraceptive methods without charge; especially girls aged 14-19 years old, who represent 43% of the total" (18).
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In terms of contraceptive access, 3 out of 10 women get the contraceptive methods without charge; especially girls aged 14-19 years old, who represent 43% of the total" (18).
March 14, 2022, 5:01 p.m.
Countries: Argentina
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In 2019, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) published a report that states that 66% of Argentine women between the ages of 15 and 48 use modern contraception" (para 18).
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In 2019, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) published a report that states that 66% of Argentine women between the ages of 15 and 48 use modern contraception" (para 18).
March 14, 2022, 4:53 p.m.
Countries: Colombia, Panama
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In Argentina, Colombia, and Panama the use of LARCs (Long Acting Reversible Contraception) was similar for all women independent of wealth" (para 22).
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In Argentina, Colombia, and Panama the use of LARCs (Long Acting Reversible Contraception) was similar for all women independent of wealth" (para 22).
March 14, 2022, 4:53 p.m.
Countries: Barbados, Brazil, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In most countries, SARCs (Short Acting Reversible Contraception) were the most frequent type of contraceptive used by women. 40% or more of women were using SARCs in Argentina, Barbados, Brazil, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, and St Lucia" (para 21).
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In most countries, SARCs (Short Acting Reversible Contraception) were the most frequent type of contraceptive used by women. 40% or more of women were using SARCs in Argentina, Barbados, Brazil, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, and St Lucia" (para 21).
March 14, 2022, 4:53 p.m.
Countries: Argentina
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In most countries, SARCs (Short Acting Reversible Contraception) were the most frequent type of contraceptive used by women. 40% or more of women were using SARCs in Argentina, Barbados, Brazil, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, and St Lucia" (para 21). "By contrast, less than 5% of women were relying on permanent contraception in Guyana, Argentina, and Haiti" (para 21). "In Argentina, Colombia, and Panama the use of LARCs (Long Acting Reversible Contraception) was similar for all women independent of wealth" (para 22).
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In most countries, SARCs (Short Acting Reversible Contraception) were the most frequent type of contraceptive used by women. 40% or more of women were using SARCs in Argentina, Barbados, Brazil, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, and St Lucia" (para 21). "By contrast, less than 5% of women were relying on permanent contraception in Guyana, Argentina, and Haiti" (para 21). "In Argentina, Colombia, and Panama the use of LARCs (Long Acting Reversible Contraception) was similar for all women independent of wealth" (para 22).
March 14, 2022, 4:53 p.m.
Countries: Guyana, Haiti
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"By contrast, less than 5% of women were relying on permanent contraception in Guyana, Argentina, and Haiti" (para 21)."
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"By contrast, less than 5% of women were relying on permanent contraception in Guyana, Argentina, and Haiti" (para 21)."
Aug. 28, 2021, 11:07 a.m.
Countries: Estonia
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In order to promote good reproductive health among young people, the activities of the state financed coun selling centres for people aged 15 24 providing free of charge services have continued in all counties. Vast majority of persons coming to the counselling centres are young women. Active use is also made of anonymous counselling via the internet. The state compensates 50% of the cost of contraceptive medicines to insured persons. Compensation of the cost of contraceptive medicines at a higher rate (75% or 100%) is provided in the case of medical indications, for example when pregnancy may endanger the life of a woman" (45).
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In order to promote good reproductive health among young people, the activities of the state financed coun selling centres for people aged 15 24 providing free of charge services have continued in all counties. Vast majority of persons coming to the counselling centres are young women. Active use is also made of anonymous counselling via the internet. The state compensates 50% of the cost of contraceptive medicines to insured persons. Compensation of the cost of contraceptive medicines at a higher rate (75% or 100%) is provided in the case of medical indications, for example when pregnancy may endanger the life of a woman" (45).
June 9, 2021, 8:43 p.m.
Countries: Poland
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
In Table 16, titled "Birth control methods in the group of women practising contraception in the last 12 months, N=574, 2005, in %," we see that 54.4% of women use condoms, 30.1% of women use contraceptive pills, 20.7% of women use the withdrawal method, 15.2% of women use calendar-based methods, 5.2% use intrauterine devices, 3.8% use the sympto-thermal method, 3.0% use spermicides (globule/gel/foam/cream), .3% use cervical cap/vaginal ring, 2.4% use other methods, and .7% didn't respond (64).
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
In Table 16, titled "Birth control methods in the group of women practising contraception in the last 12 months, N=574, 2005, in %," we see that 54.4% of women use condoms, 30.1% of women use contraceptive pills, 20.7% of women use the withdrawal method, 15.2% of women use calendar-based methods, 5.2% use intrauterine devices, 3.8% use the sympto-thermal method, 3.0% use spermicides (globule/gel/foam/cream), .3% use cervical cap/vaginal ring, 2.4% use other methods, and .7% didn't respond (64).
Jan. 31, 2021, 1:58 p.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
“In addition, there are other sexual and reproductive health programmes led by the Ministry of Health in the areas of family planning; prevention and treatment of infertility and sexual dysfunction in women and men; prevention of induced abortion and treatment of complications; prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections; management of HIV/AIDS; comprehensive health care for adolescents and youth; care for victims of violence and sexual abuse; prevention and control of colon uterine, breast and prostate cancer; and care during menopause and andropause. In addition, an integrated adolescent and youth health action strategy (National Public Health Directorate, United Nations Population Fund, United Nations Children’s Fund, United States Agency for International...more
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
“In addition, there are other sexual and reproductive health programmes led by the Ministry of Health in the areas of family planning; prevention and treatment of infertility and sexual dysfunction in women and men; prevention of induced abortion and treatment of complications; prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections; management of HIV/AIDS; comprehensive health care for adolescents and youth; care for victims of violence and sexual abuse; prevention and control of colon uterine, breast and prostate cancer; and care during menopause and andropause. In addition, an integrated adolescent and youth health action strategy (National Public Health Directorate, United Nations Population Fund, United Nations Children’s Fund, United States Agency for International...more
Aug. 27, 2020, 3:54 p.m.
Countries: Sierra Leone
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In Sierra Lone, 24.8% of women do not have their family planning needs met."
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In Sierra Lone, 24.8% of women do not have their family planning needs met."
Aug. 27, 2020, 3:54 p.m.
Countries: Burkina Faso
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In Burkina Faso, 23.3% of women do not have their family planning needs met."
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"In Burkina Faso, 23.3% of women do not have their family planning needs met."