Family planning

On October 2015, an announcement was made by the ruling Communist Party allowing couples to have two children beginning January 1, 2016, repealing the old policy. The National Health and Family Planning Commission, which implements China’s reproduction policy said that this relaxation of the family planning policy is expected to provide part of the solution to the challenge of an aging population, and to become a new driver for the economy in the long run. By the end of 2014, 212 million of China’s

Teenage Pregnancy Prevention through Prescription Contraceptives Denise Houy George Washington University NURS 6205 June 6, 2016   Teenage Pregnancy Prevention through Prescription Contraceptives What’s the issue? Teenage and unplanned pregnancy is always a trending topic in society. The United States has made substantial progress in reducing teenage birth rates during the past several decades, but rates remain high, particularly compared with rates in other developed countries (Godfrey, 2015)

unplanned pregnancies are the result of various factors, including lack of knowledge about menstruation and pregnancy, lack of access to, and knowledge about how to use contraceptives; difficulties in using contraceptives because of a partner’s or family objections; contraceptive failure; and sexual assault. Also, adolescents may more often delay seeking care for abortion-related complications due to lack of transportation, lack of knowledge about where post abortion care can be obtained, fears of

compensation for a larger populace. In attempts to prevent further damage and decline in demographic progress, increased access to effective family planning and contraceptives for women has assisted in decreasing population growth and unwanted pregnancies, which eventually will lead to a decline in poverty. Those impoverished due to minimal access to proper family planning and contraception are the reason behind much of the poverty that our world is experiencing. To begin, data shown in studies in Bangladesh

women’s health, providing up-to-date sex education along with supporting pregnancy assistance programs. “No matter what our views, we are united in our determination to prevent unintended pregnancies, reduce the need for abortion, and support women and families in the choices they make. To accomplish these goals, we must work to find common ground to expand access to affordable contraception, accurate health information, and preventative services.” (Montopoli) Women with low income in the US have been at

health centers. General practice clinics are not equipped for STD screenings or family planning services like Planned Parenthood clinics are (Zernike). So many people are caught up in their feelings about abortion that they will not acknowledge how beneficial Planned Parenthood is for myriads of people. Some people have a difficult time getting access to the information they need. This can be due to family situations or where a person lives. Neither of these factors should determine if a

issues generally?• What is their level of awareness concerning the existence of family planning services?• Is there a link between the knowledge level of adolescent girls about reproductive health issues and the incidence of unsafe induced abortion?• Is there a connection between their level of awareness about family planning services and their usage of these services?•Is there a link between the acknowledge of family planning services and unsafe induced abortion? 1.3 GENERAL AIM OF STUDY The general

Birth control up to this global has been a topic of contention. Abortion is still illegal in many countries, and the issue is still up for debate. Birth control and contraceptive pills, however, are common aspects of family planning. These have been helpful for not only families but also national governments in their bid to control population growth. To achieve this, however, down history, there have been numerous efforts by quite remarkable individuals who dedicated their lives to fight for women

There are diverging views of what should be considered policy and what should not be considered. There are differing views on how far reproductive and sexual health policies should go to protect the rights of all citizens in reproductive and family planning matters. Despite the differing opinions and uncertainty in how to proceed with reproductive health policies, there is one thing that is certain. Sexual and reproductive health outcomes in the US are worse than most other high-income countries

2017). They do not keep any hidden money, or have money put aside to preform free abortions. As the federal money that comes in goes straight towards helping patients. Planned Parenthood also receives funding from Title X (Title X: America’s Family Planning Program, n.d.). Title X, is the only federal program grant that is dedicated to providing individuals with