Frontiers in Reproductive Health | Access and Barriers to Reproductive Health Services

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Mar 2025

State Abortion Restrictiveness and Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence and Domestic Violence Among Recently Birthing Black and White Individuals

in Access and Barriers to Reproductive Health Services

Katherine Neff
Stephanie Hall
Rieham Owda
Andrea Pangori
Kara Zivin
Angela Montoya
Leila Mcdonnaugh-Eaddy
Yasamin Kusunoki
April M Zeoli
Kamilah Davis-Wilson

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

doi 10.3389/frph.2025.1535865

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Mar 2025

The Impact of New Population Policies on Women's Reproductive Health Pattern in Ardabil, Iran: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

in Access and Barriers to Reproductive Health Services

Afrouz Mardi
Nazila NEJHADDADGAR
Maryam Zare

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

doi 10.3389/frph.2025.1520027

Original Research

Published on 24 Mar 2025

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding contraception amongst community pharmacy staff: a cross-sectional study in Nigeria

in Access and Barriers to Reproductive Health Services

Obi Peter Adigwe
Godspower Onavbavba

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

doi 10.3389/frph.2025.1488707

163 views

Original Research

Accepted on 18 Mar 2025

Preconception Care Utilization and Pregnancy Outcomes among Postpartum Women at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana

in Access and Barriers to Reproductive Health Services

Timothy Kwabena Adjei
Opei Kwafo Adarkwa
Evans Ansu-Yeboah
Esmond Ofori
Bernard Arhin
Augustine Tawiah
Charles M Senaya
Seth Amponsah Tabi
Amponsah Peprah
Edward Tieru Dassah

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

doi 10.3389/frph.2025.1509737

Original Research

Published on 17 Mar 2025

Prevalence and determinants of late first antenatal care initiation in western Ethiopia: findings from a multi-centered cross-sectional study

in Access and Barriers to Reproductive Health Services

Atitegeb Alebachew Amsalu
Alemayehu Worku Yalew
Awgichew Kifle Zemlak

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

doi 10.3389/frph.2025.1551706

286 views

Community Case Study

Published on 04 Mar 2025

Increasing access to self-managed abortion through pharmacies: programmatic results and lessons from a pilot program in Oromia, Ethiopia

in Access and Barriers to Reproductive Health Services

Bekalu Mossie Chekol
Abiyot Belai Mehari
Blain Rezene
Samuel Muluye
Yadeta Ayana
Elsabet Sisay
Sally Dijkerman
Genene Assefa

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

doi 10.3389/frph.2025.1472696

518 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Jan 2025

Challenges faced by community health volunteers in offering sexual and reproductive health care services to young women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Khwisero and Nairobi in Kenya

in Access and Barriers to Reproductive Health Services

Mariam F. Yusuf
Washington Onyango-Ouma
Jacinta Victoria S. Muinde
Cynthia Khamala Wangamati

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

doi 10.3389/frph.2024.1491093

663 views

Original Research

Published on 18 Dec 2024

Provider views on vasectomy: cultural, gender, and political elements of Men's decisions to seek publicly funded services

in Access and Barriers to Reproductive Health Services

Michelle Teti
Denise Raybon
Stephanie Spitz
Shelby Webb
Jacki Witt
Kristin Metcalf-Wilson

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

doi 10.3389/frph.2024.1386244

626 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Dec 2024

Spatial distribution and urban–rural disparity of unmet need for family planning among married/in-union women in Ethiopia: a spatial and decomposition analysis

in Access and Barriers to Reproductive Health Services

Shimels Derso Kebede
Daniel Niguse Mamo
Jibril Bashir Adem
Agmasie Damtew Walle
Yawkal Tsega
Elsabeth Addisu
Zinabu Bekele Tadese
Ermias Bekele Enyew

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

doi 10.3389/frph.2024.1416280

724 views

Original Research

Published on 31 Oct 2024

Close female friendships and knowledge of recommended abortion methods in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo among a representative sample of reproductive-aged women

in Access and Barriers to Reproductive Health Services

Selena P. Anjur-Dietrich
Alice Rhoades
Pierre Z. Akilimali
Funmilola M. OlaOlorun
Elizabeth Omoluabi
Suzanne O. Bell

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

doi 10.3389/frph.2024.1453717

769 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Sep 2024

Person-centered abortion care in public health facilities across four regions of Ethiopia: a cross-sectional quantitative study of client experiences

in Access and Barriers to Reproductive Health Services

Bekalu Mossie Chekol
Sarah McCaffrey
Sally Dijkerman
Valerie Acre
Demeke Desta Biru
Abiyot Belai Mehary
Samuel Muluye

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

doi 10.3389/frph.2024.1331682

1,331 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Jul 2024

Uptake of protective tetanus toxoid vaccine doses and maternal associated factors during pregnancy in armed conflict zone, hospital-based cross-sectional study

in Access and Barriers to Reproductive Health Services

Fassikaw Kebede Bizuneh
Semira Muhidin Mustofa

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

doi 10.3389/frph.2024.1353699

2,336 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Jul 2024

A qualitative exploration of how a community engagement approach influences community and health worker perceptions related to family planning service delivery in Togo

in Access and Barriers to Reproductive Health Services

Leanne Dougherty
Sethson Kassegne
Robert Nagbe
Joseph Babogou
Paula Peace
Farida Moussa
Karen Kirk
Hilaire Tokplo
Djibril Ouro-Gnao
Serge Prince Agbodjan

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

doi 10.3389/frph.2024.1389716

1,700 views

Perspective

Published on 17 May 2024

A pharmacist's role in increasing access to menstrual products: an education and advocacy approach

in Access and Barriers to Reproductive Health Services

Kristal Potter
Jessica Beal-Stahl

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

doi 10.3389/frph.2024.1364698

2,372 views

Mini Review

Published on 11 Mar 2024

The impact of health literacy on uterine fibroid awareness, diagnosis, and treatment in the United States: a mini literature review

in Access and Barriers to Reproductive Health Services

Joyvina Evans

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

doi 10.3389/frph.2024.1335412

2,307 views
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Articles

State Abortion Restrictiveness and Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence and Domestic Violence Among Recently Birthing Black and White Individuals

The Impact of New Population Policies on Women's Reproductive Health Pattern in Ardabil, Iran: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding contraception amongst community pharmacy staff: a cross-sectional study in Nigeria

Preconception Care Utilization and Pregnancy Outcomes among Postpartum Women at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Prevalence and determinants of late first antenatal care initiation in western Ethiopia: findings from a multi-centered cross-sectional study

Increasing access to self-managed abortion through pharmacies: programmatic results and lessons from a pilot program in Oromia, Ethiopia

Challenges faced by community health volunteers in offering sexual and reproductive health care services to young women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Khwisero and Nairobi in Kenya

Provider views on vasectomy: cultural, gender, and political elements of Men's decisions to seek publicly funded services

Spatial distribution and urban–rural disparity of unmet need for family planning among married/in-union women in Ethiopia: a spatial and decomposition analysis

Close female friendships and knowledge of recommended abortion methods in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo among a representative sample of reproductive-aged women

Person-centered abortion care in public health facilities across four regions of Ethiopia: a cross-sectional quantitative study of client experiences

Uptake of protective tetanus toxoid vaccine doses and maternal associated factors during pregnancy in armed conflict zone, hospital-based cross-sectional study

A qualitative exploration of how a community engagement approach influences community and health worker perceptions related to family planning service delivery in Togo

A pharmacist's role in increasing access to menstrual products: an education and advocacy approach

The impact of health literacy on uterine fibroid awareness, diagnosis, and treatment in the United States: a mini literature review