Expanding SexualReproductive Health Research for Improved Women's Wellness in LMICs

Advancing Research and Innovations in Sexual and Reproductive Health to Better Serve Women's Needs in Low-and Middle-Income Countries LMICs

Abstract:

This Research Topic expand our understanding of sexual and reproductive health SRH by investigating conditions beyond contraception, with a particular emphasis on Low-and Middle-Income Countries LMICs. Drawing from recent advancements in diagnosis and treatment, we seek to bridge the gap between developed countries' evidence and global access disparities. The overarching goal is to enhance SRH programs that comprehensively address women's health across their life span.

Introduction:

The sustnable development goal of ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services in LMICs encompasses a broad spectrum of family planning needs, including information, education, integration into national strategies, and services beyond contraception. This Research Topic is designed to explore SRH conditions that impact women in LMICs comprehensively and identify the unique challenges they face.

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We are inviting submissions ranging from observational studies, intervention trials, systematic reviews, commentaries, case studies, clinical research findings, provider perspectives, and -user insights focused on specific gynecological conditions. Key areas of interest include:

• Prevalence and diagnosis of conditions like ometriosis, PCOS, menopause, pelvic pn, menstrual disorders, and cancers in LMICs

• Impact of mental health on SRH beyond contraceptive access

• Social and structural factors influencing SRH outcomes

• Self-care tools, approaches, and strategies applicable to different LMIC contexts for diagnosing conditions

• Diagnosis and treatment innovations for infertility specific to LMIC settings

• The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on SRH services excluding contraception

• Role of vaginal microbiome in diagnosis and treatment

• Access enhancement through telemedicine, mHealth, etc., beyond traditional SRH services

Keywords:

Sexual and Reproductive Health SRH

Low-and Middle-Income Countries LMICs

Prevalence

Mental Health

Social Structures

Diagnosis and Treatment Tools

Infertility Diagnostics and Therapies

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact

Vaginal Microbiome Applications

TelemedicineMHealth Access

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Citation:

Cordova-Gomez, A., Maggwa, B., Nwachukwu, E., Shirima, S. 2024. Beyond Contraception: Advancing Research and Innovations in Sexual and Reproductive Health to Better Meet the Needs of Women in Low-and Middle-Income Countries. Frontiers in Reproductive Health, 351, e.1768.

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