Title: Reproductive health research challenges.

POPLINE Document Number: 194581

Author(s):

Kulier R
Campana A

Source citation:

Reproductive Health, 2004;1(2):[2] p..

Abstract:

Welcome to the journal 'Reproductive Health'. The Journal adopts the broad definition of reproductive health as endorsed by the International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo in 1994. Reproductive health is defined as a state of physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system at all stages of life. Good reproductive health implies that people are able to have a satisfying and safe sex life and that they have the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when, and how often to do so. Men and women should be informed about and have access to safe, effective, affordable, and acceptable methods of family planning of their choice, and the right to appropriate health-care services that enable women to safely go through pregnancy and childbirth. Reproductive health includes a much wider area than only physical wellbeing. Topics such as sexual- and gender-related, social and ethical issues are discussed and researched more than before. Recently, a series of papers pointed out the inequalities in access to reproductive health services as a major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality. There is a need for more research into inequities in the access and utilization of reproductive health services and information. (excerpt)

Keywords:

Philosophical Overview
Journalists
Reproductive Health
Peer Review
Pricing
Magazines
Journalism
Research Activities
Communications Personnel
Communication
Health
Evaluation
Marketing
Economic Factors
Printed Media
Mass Media
Research Methodology