Improving the reproductive health of adolescents in Senegal

Diop, Nafissatou; Bathidja, Heli; Toure, Isseu Diop; Dieng, Thierno; Mane, Babacar; RamaRao, Saumya; Adamchak, Susan E.; Wong, Emelita L.; Ndoye, A; Sy, Aboubacry; Fall, Babacar

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“…Twenty-eight articles using interpersonal communication approaches met our inclusion criteria. Of these articles, 11 reported on peer-led interventions (Agha et al 2004; Magnani et al 2000b; Brieger et al 2001; Speizer et al 2001; Cartagena et al 2006; Askew et al 2004; Diop et al 2004; Vernon et al 2004; Bhuiya et al 2004; Mathur et al 2004; Ozcebe et al 2003); 12 were instructor/facilitator-led (Cabezon et al 2005; Eggleston et al 2000; Magnani 2001; Mbizvo et al 1997; Murray et al 2000; Martiniuk et al 2003; Mba et al 2007; Rusakaniko et al 1997; Shuey et al 1999; Stanton et al 1998; Walker et al 2006; FOCUS/CARE International - Cambodia 2000); and, 5 were community-based (Levitt-Dayal et al 2001; Erulkar et al 2004; Lou et al 2004; Tu et al 2008; Ross et al 2007). …”

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What Works in Family Planning Interventions: A Systematic Review

Mwaikambo

Speizer

Schurmann

et al. 2011

Studies in Family Planning

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This study presents findings from a systematic review of evaluations of family planning interventions published between 1995 and 2008. Studies that used an experimental or quasi-experimental design or had another way to attribute program exposure to observed changes in fertility or family planning outcomes at the individual or population levels were included and ranked by strength of evidence. A total of 63 studies were found that met the inclusion criteria. The findings from this review are summarized in tabular format by the type of intervention (classified as supply-side or demand-side). About two-thirds of the studies found were on demand generation type-programs. Findings from all programs revealed significant improvements in knowledge, attitudes, discussion, and intentions. Program impacts on contraceptive use and use of family planning services were less consistently found and less than half of the studies that measured fertility or pregnancy-related outcomes found an impact. Based on the review findings, we identify promising programmatic approaches and propose directions for future evaluation research of family planning interventions.

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What Works in Family Planning Interventions: A Systematic Review

Mwaikambo

Speizer

Schurmann

et al. 2011

Studies in Family Planning

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“…Nineteen trials took place in Africa: one in Cameroon [50], one in Ethiopia [34], three in Kenya [32,33,36], one in Malawi [27], two in Nigeria [46], one in Senegal [31], three in South Africa [37,38,44], three in Tanzania [41,45,48], two in Uganda [49,52], one in Zimbabwe [29], and one in Zambia [70]. Five trials took place in Asia: one in China [42], three in India [30,40,47], and one in Vietnam [39].…”

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“…Two trials had interventions occurring at community sites and in clinics [39,40]. Some trials took place in a combination of school and clinics [45], and finally, in the community, school, and clinics [29,31,48]. Regarding the sample size, the minimum population size was 366 participants in Ybarra 2013 [52] and the maximum population was 19,289 participants in Duflo [32].…”

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Effects of Preconception Care and Periconception Interventions on Maternal Nutritional Status and Birth Outcomes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review

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Pregnancy in adolescence and malnutrition are common challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and are associated with many complications and comorbidities. The preconception period is an ideal period for intervention as a preventative tactic for teenage pregnancy, and to increase micronutrient supplementation prior to conception. Over twenty databases and websites were searched and 45 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or quasi-experimental interventions with intent to delay the age at first pregnancy (n = 26), to optimize inter-pregnancy intervals (n = 4), and supplementation of folic acid (n = 5) or a combination of iron and folic acid (n = 10) during the periconception period were included. The review found that educational interventions to delay the age at first pregnancy and optimizing inter-pregnancy intervals significantly improved the uptake of contraception use (RR = 1.71, 95% CI = 1.42–2.05; two studies, n = 911; I2 = 0%) and (RR = 2.25, 95% CI = 1.29–3.93; one study, n = 338), respectively. For periconceptional folic acid supplementation, the incidence of neural tube defects were reduced (RR = 0.53; 95% CI = 0.41–0.77; two studies, n = 248,056; I2 = 0%), and iron-folic acid supplementation improved the rates of anemia (RR = 0.66, 95% CI = 0.53–0.81; six studies; n = 3430, I2 = 88%), particularly when supplemented weekly and in a school setting. Notwithstanding the findings, more robust RCTs are required from LMICs to further support the evidence.

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“…Formative and participatory research processes inform design and engage interest and input from community members (Alford et al, 2005;Bhuiya, 2003;Diop et al, 2004;Njue, 2003;Vernon & Dura´, 2004). These processes include sharing evaluation findings with the community, enabling community members to participate in analysis and respond to findings (Yaro et al, 2003).…”

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Evaluating knowledge, attitudinal, and behavioral change effects from a multinational HIV/AIDS education program for youth

Hardré

Garcia

Apamo

et al. 2010

Educational Research and Evaluation

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This project tracked the mid-term evaluation processes, practices, and products of a multinational program to reduce at-risk behaviors for HIV/AIDS among children in Kenya, Tanzania, and Haiti. It focused on participant and community perceptions; program effectiveness in promoting abstinence and monogamy decisions; and factors supporting ongoing resistance, decision persistence, and program sustainability. Instrumentation included focus groups and interviews with 731 participant youth, parents, community stakeholders, and staff; program documents; and expert on-site observations. Program efforts are effective in influencing informational, attitudinal, and behavioral changes across stakeholder groups. Data underscore process effects of specific program tools and features, through participant attributions. Critical relationships between internal and external factors, and collective local practices grown from program knowledge and skills, support risk reduction awareness and behaviors. Systematic evaluation, including design features, can inform similar efforts across national and cultural boundaries. Effective strategies are highlighted and linked to community perceptions and program outcomes.

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Improving the reproductive health of adolescents in Senegal

Abstract: This study was funded by the U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID) under the terms of Cooperative Agreement Number HRN-A-00-98-00012-00 and Subproject number A199.92A. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of USAID.

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What Works in Family Planning Interventions: A Systematic Review

What Works in Family Planning Interventions: A Systematic Review

Effects of Preconception Care and Periconception Interventions on Maternal Nutritional Status and Birth Outcomes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review

Evaluating knowledge, attitudinal, and behavioral change effects from a multinational HIV/AIDS education program for youth

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