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  Examining associations between mental health, IPV exposure, HIV risk behaviors, and PrEP use in South African women: an analysis of data from the Charisma Study
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  “Men can take part”: Examining men’s role in supporting self-injectable contraception in southern Malawi, a qualitative exploration
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  Effective communication about pregnancy, birth, lactation, breastfeeding and newborn care: The importance of sexed language
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  Over the counter: The potential for easing pharmacy provision of family planning in Senegal

  Current prescription requirements in Senegal prohibit pharmacies from providing oral contraceptive pills or injectables without a prescription. This research assessed the potential for expanding access to family planning through pharmacies. Results showed that with proper training, pharmacy staff could provide effective counseling and provision of oral contraceptive pills and injectables. Lifting the prescription requirement could help support gains in contraceptive prevalence.
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  Menstrual bleeding changes are NORMAL: Proposed counseling tool to address common reasons for non-use and discontinuation of contraception

  The authors reviewed commonly used family planning counseling, training and reference materials and found that menstrual bleeding changes were insufficiently addressed. The authors suggest using a new counseling mnemonic tool, “NORMAL,” that provides messages about changes associated with the use of hormonal contraception and the copper IUD.