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Development of pH‐Sensitive Film for Detection of Implant Infection via Ultrasound Luminescent Chemical Imaging

Advanced Sensor Research, Volume 3, Issue 6, June 2024.
To detect bacterial biofilm induced acidosis on the surface of implanted medical devices, an ultrasound luminescent chemical imaging (ULCI) technique is developed along with a pH‐sensitive device coating. A focused ultrasound beam excites luminescence from mechanoluminescent phosphors in the coating and pH‐sensitive bromothymol blue indicator modulates
Gretchen B. Schober, Unaiza Uzair, Morgan Reel, Vigjna Abbaraju, Herbert Behlow, Apparao M. Rao, Sriparna Bhattacharya, Jeffrey N. Anker   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

National policy landscape analysis on DMPA-SC: Pakistan report  

This 2023 landscape analysis presents a summary of existing national and provincial policies with implications for DMPA-SC introduction and scale-up in Pakistan. Pulling on insights from literature review, secondary data analysis, key informant interviews and consultative workshops, it lays out both  public and private sector challenges and ...
Azmat, Syed Khurram, Awan, Muhammad Ali, Qayyum, Kanwal, Jhpiego Pakistan, RIZ Consulting   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

Adjusting Injectable Contraceptive Use for Months Since the Last Injection

Studies in Family Planning, Volume 55, Issue 1, Page 71-77, March 2024.
Abstract Injectables are one of the most popular methods of contraception worldwide, particularly in sub‐Saharan Africa. An advantage of injectables over shorter‐acting methods is that they provide additional flexibility by not requiring re‐supply as frequently.
Mahesh Karra, David Canning
wiley   +1 more source

Body weight and bleeding pattern changes in women using DMPA-SC.

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, 2009
To determine the 1-year efficacy of contraception, changes in bleeding pattern and weight with the use of Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate-subcutaneous injected subcutaneously once every 3 months.Descriptive case-series.Gynaecology and Obstetrics Unit, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, from March 2003 to June 2004.Twenty five patients were selected by
Rizwana, Chaudhri, Farwa, Rizvi, Muhammad, Afzal   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Finally, PrEP choices! But will clients ever have a choice?

Journal of the International AIDS Society, Volume 28, Issue S2, July 2025.
Kimberly E. Green, Kenneth Ngure, Robyn Eakle, Nittaya Phanuphak, Jason Reed   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

DMPA-SC: an emerging option to increase women's contraceptive choices [PDF]

Contraception, 2018
Ian, Askew, Elisa, Wells
openaire   +2 more sources

Lessons learned from a public sector community-based distribution program for scaling up DMPA-SC contraceptive services in Nigeria

Gates Open Research, 2019
Background: From August 2016 to December 2017, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Nigeria, through three implementing partners, scaled up the public sector delivery of subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-SC, brand name Sayana Press) across 10 states. The public sector program featured a proactive community-based distribution
Eric Schatzkin, Kayode Afolabi, Olanike Adedeji, Eugene Kongnyuy, Jennifer Shen, Jenny Liu   +5 more
openaire   +1 more source

Development of a community-based peer-support intervention to improve contraceptive agency and diffuse self-injectable contraception in Uganda: Application of the human-centered design approach

BMC Women's Health
Background The low use of self-injectable contraception, coupled with the recognition that many individuals need support beyond training to use self-care technologies successfully, suggests the need for innovative programming.
C Birabwa, B Phillips, D Amongin, L Atuyambe, A Turinayo, J Etap, B Kaudha, S Alum, K Agnes, J Kramer, E Sedlander, J Liu, K Holt, P Waiswa   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

Poster Session 3

Pregnancy, Volume 1, Issue S1, January 2025.
wiley   +1 more source

Contraceptive use and decision-making in Guéra, Chad: a mixed-methods study

Frontiers in Global Women's Health
BackgroundChad has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world, and low modern contraceptive prevalence. Understanding the barriers and influences on women's decision-making around contraceptive use is critical to reducing the unmet ...
Vincent de Paul Allambademel, Mahamat Abdelaziz, Natalie Andrasko, Bongo Goumbo, Robert Madjigoto, Alexis Ngarmbatedjimal, Solal Noubadjim, Salomon Tamira, Theodora Varelis, Katchebe Vourbane, Sara E. Casey   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source