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    Research

    There is an art to improving lives. And it’s in our science.
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    Reproductive health research

    FHI 360's clinical trials have evaluated the safety, effectiveness and acceptability of virtually every contraceptive method. For example, we are currently supporting the identification and early testing of innovative approaches to a longer-acting...
  • News

    Award will continue work to advance contraceptive technology innovation

    The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation granted a four-year award to expand and strengthen ongoing development and evaluation of new contraceptives, under the Contraceptive Technology Innovation (CTI) Initiative.
  • Published research

    A longitudinal assessment of cervical inflammation and immunity associated with HIV-1 infection, hormonal contraception and pregnancy

    The authors measured 10 biomarkers of cervical inflammation and immunity and compared biomarker levels longitudinally across HIV status, contraceptive and pregnancy groups. The authors found differing longitudinal patterns of cervical immunity, rates of regulated upon activation normal T cell expressed and secreted (RANTES) and levels of secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI) across the groups. The results suggest that RANTES may be associated both with HIV acquisition risk and depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) use.
  • Published research

    Experiences with the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in Kenya: Qualitative interviews with users and their partners

    The findings suggest that understanding the motivations and experiences of early adopters of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) can inform the development of demand creation and communication strategies to influence uptake and continuation. Communication efforts that emphasize the positive attributes of the LNG-IUS could help promote wider use of the method, especially if new, more affordable products become available.
  • Published research

    Adolescents living with HIV in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia: Their reproductive health needs and experiences

    The authors conducted interviews with adolescents living with HIV in Zambia to assess the extent to which their reproductive health needs are being met. The results state that these adolescents need comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services. This includes information about contraceptive methods, healthy pregnancy and prevention of mother-to-child transmission, skills on HIV disclosure and condom negotiation to prevent horizontal transmission, and screening for sexual violence for both males and females.
  • Published research

    Effect of self-administration versus provider-administered injection of subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate on continuation rates in Malawi: A randomised controlled trial

    The authors found that women who self-administered subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-SC) led to a more than 50 percent increase in pregnancy protection through 12 months compared with provider-administered injection. The findings demonstrate that self-injection can address the stubborn problem of early contraceptive discontinuation and that community health workers can safely train women to self-inject. Malawi plans to introduce DMPA-SC self-injection based on these positive findings.
  • Published research

    Mentoring interventions and the impact of protective assets on the reproductive health of adolescent girls and young women

    This literature review examines mentoring programs for adolescent girls and young women and the potential for these programs to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Group-based mentoring programs demonstrated the most promise, and successful interventions consisted of multiple components, including mentoring. Despite promising evidence, the authors suggest more research to better understand the relationship between reproductive health and access to social and economic resources and the impact of mentoring programs.
  • Publication

    Assessment of Integrated Workforce Development and Sexual and Reproductive Health Interventions with Recommendations for the Future

    This report illustrates the state of the field of integrated workforce and sexual and reproductive health interventions for youth and reveals the combinations of interventions that have shown to be effective in improving the lives of youth.
  • Tools

    Quality and Performance Guidance on Selection of Pregnancy Tests for Procurement

    This document provides guidance on quality standards and performance specifications to help inform pregnancy test product selection by international and national procurement groups.