In February, Italian researchers announced what they claimed to be a world-first discovery: microplastic particles were found in the ovarian follicular fluid of women undergoing infertility treatment. The study adds to a growing body of research from around the world showing that tiny plastic particles have made their way into nearly every part of our … Read more
Archyde West Java Governor Advocates Family Planning to Combat Poverty Published: 2025-05-03 22:30:46 UTC Bandung, Indonesia – West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has emphasized that family planning (KB) is a crucial strategy for overcoming poverty in the region. Mulyadi’s statement addresses the nuances surrounding the KB program, especially in relation to social assistance eligibility and … Read more
In this study, the coverage of women with a demand for family planning satisfied with modern methods increased from 33.0% in 2013 to 49.5% in 2022 with an overall 3.8% annual increase in mDFPS. Coverage from this study is reportedly higher than some African countries including; Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo and Benin in Africa … Read more
Characteristics of respondents A total of 72 participants were interviewed from May 2021 to February 2022. Women had a median age of 29.5 years [IQR, 24–38]. Most were married (72.2%) and had a median of four [2,3,4,5] living children. Three quarters of participants reported current family planning use at the time of interview. The most common … Read more