National Health Research Conference 2020 – Comparing the health seeking behaviours of pregnant women in two JFPA clinics in the time of COVID-19
The standard protocol for antenatal clinic (ANC) visits for no risk pregnant women followed by the Jamaica Family Planning Association (JFPA) is monthly visits up to 28 weeks gestation; followed by fortnightly visits up to 37 weeks and weekly after. This protocol is informed by the World Health Organization recommendations to improve the quality of […]
National Health Research Conference 2020 – Is sub-dermal implant removal indicative of contraceptive discontinuation?
Modern contraceptive prevalence among women in union in Jamaica increased considerably from 62.9% in 1997 to 68.2% in 2008, progressing toward the country’s goal of 75 % prevalence by 2015 [1]. More than 85% of women of reproductive age have ever used a modern contraceptive. Data from the National Family Planning Board indicate that, currently, 72.3% […]
Work to reduce sexual and reproductive health and rights inequities
MARCH 8, 2020 is celebrated as International Women’s Day (IWD). This event was first promoted by the United Nations in 1975 during International Women’s Year. By 1977, the UN and its member states proclaimed March 8 to be the official day for women’s rights and world peace. This day is now observed all over the […]