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Women continue to die in unacceptably large numbers around the world as a result of pregnancy, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Part of the
About 80% of deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) occur in developing countries such as Kenya. However, not much is known about the burden of NCDs
Because most deaths in Africa and Asia are not well documented, estimates of mortality are often made using scanty data. The INDEPTH Network works to
Childhood mortality, particularly in the first 5 years of life, is a major global concern and the target of Millennium Development Goal 4. Although the
As the HIV/AIDS pandemic has evolved over recent decades, Africa has been the most affected region, even though a large proportion of HIV/AIDS deaths have
Expanding access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) means that HIV is no longer a death sentence. This change has implications for reproductive decisions and behaviors of
Resolution of public health problems in Africa remains a challenge because of insufficient skilled human resource capacity. The Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa
In this special issue of Health Care for Women International (HCWI), Chimaraoke Izugbara and Eleanor Krassen covan entice readers with an editorial that makes a
This study uses cross-sectional data from 3,064 males and females aged 12–19 years who participated in the Transitions to Adulthood Study. The researchers examine the
Food and nutrition security is critical for economic development due to the role of nutrition in healthy growth and human capital development. Slum residents, already
Bucking Social Norms: Examining Anomalous Fertility Aspirations in the Face of HIV in Lusaka, Zambia
In settings of high fertility and high HIV prevalence, individuals are making fertility decisions while simultaneously trying to avoid or manage HIV. The researchers sought
As Nigeria enters a period of potentially rapid economic growth due to the increase in the working age population, it is critical to understand why