Demand is growing in developing countries for sexual and reproductive health programs for young people. However, little scientifically based evidence exists about which program approaches are most effective in shaping healthy behaviors. Careful evaluation and research must be increased, but meanwhile, planners need guidance as they expand programming. Research indicates that current programs of...

C ABSTRACT The purpose of this investigation was to test whether the or system model was more adequate to account for the relati:',Iit.138 among subskills in normal and disabled readers. Thirty-i..ight subjects were divided into three groups._There were 19 disabled subjects with a mean chronological age of 9.17, a mean IQ of 104.84, and a mean reading level of 1.80. Ten normal-old subjects were...

OBJECTIVE To understand how social norms about gender and reproduction shape fertility desires and use of family planning among adolescents in post-conflict northern Uganda. METHODS A study was conducted in 2 post-conflict districts in north-central Uganda. Life histories were collected from 40 adolescents (20 males, 20 females). In-depth interviews were conducted with 40 individuals (20 male...

Ovarian reserve is an estimate of the primordial follicle pool in the ovaries and is indicative of the reproductive age of a woman. This estimate helps in assessing a woman’s reproductive potential, in predicting her possible response in assisted conception, and in screening women for “early ovarian ageing” as a possible cause for subfertility. Over the years, several methods have been used for...

Objective: To improve awareness of the natural age-related decline in female and male fertility with respect to natural fertility and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and provide recommendations for their management, and to review investigations in the assessment of ovarian aging . Options: This guideline reviews options for the assessment of ovarian reserve and fertility treatments usi...

The literature review presents data on the problem of respiratory tuberculosis in women reproductive age. focuses epidemiology young women, their medical and social characteristics, factors predisposing to disease, clinical peculiarities drug resistance pathogen.