In many countries with low and low income, access to sexual and reproductive health care (SSR) remains a problem due to, among other things, the lack of evidence to guide policy makers. Financed by AmplifyChange, the French-speaking Africa capacity-building project for the production of knowledge based on sexual and reproductive rights (DSSR) has contributed to the development of mass public dancesssss le numéro spécial de la revue Sexual and reproductive health issues (SRHM). The project was implemented by the Center for Research in Human Reproduction and Demography (CERRHUD) in collaboration with its partners who are the association “Ensemble pour les Droits et Santé Sexuelle et de la Duration (EDSSR)” at the University Gamel Abdel Nasser de la Guinée et la revue scientifique Questions de Santé Sexuale et Reproductive (Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues (SRHM)).
One of the objectives of the SRHM review is to help less experienced researchers publish their work. Participation in the program de mentorat financier par AmplifyChange est une greate case pour cela. The result of this mentorship is this series of six articles, all interesting, directed by emerging researchers, but also by seniors who have allowed this international collaboration.
“Ces jeunes ont également bénéficié d’outils pour influencer des politiques et des programs,” declared Professor Vincent de Brouwere, member of the editorial board of the SRHM.
Respond to SSR needs and data
Ce projet est en réalité une réponse à la necessité de dispose en Africa francophone d’une mass critique de chercheurs outillés pour generate des données de qualité indispensable pour convince les convince les décidevotreet en re de DSSR. Out of six, the beneficiaries come from Bénin, Burkina Faso and Morocco.
“Also, we always have the skills and resources necessary, taking into account our context, so that we can re-examine with the specific nuances of this context the knowledge that we need to know, the most appropriate policies possible. parcours avec SRHM on this project is of particular interest because it provides in a specific way a number of researchers capable of thinking, studying and reporting to the global audience the subjects of the subjects, the subjects, the subjects and the reproductives”, said Dr. Jean-Paul Dossou, Executive Director of CERRHUD.
Des voix émergentes
Each mentor has benefited from the expertise of senior researchers. Vanessa Sekpon is a fellow of Dr Isabelle Lange de la London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Imane Kajjoune has benefited from the accompaniment of Dr Bouchra Assarag of the National School of Public Health in Rabat. Mamadou Ouattara, supervised by Dr Alain Prual, chercheur senior indépendant. Pacôme Acotcheou is mentor of Eu pour Dr Thérèse Delvaux de l’Institut de médecine tropicale d’Anvers (Belgium). Sanae Elomranie was accompanied by Dr Bettina Utz from Heidelberg University in Germany. Alis Bambara a bénéficié ddu soutien du Dr Alexandre Delamou de l’Université Gamal Abdel-Nasser de Conakry.
Curieux et enthousiasts, ces jeunes chercheurs vont progressively apporter de nouvelles connaissances et sustiger une nouvelle dynamique sur des questions cruciales que l’avortement, la santé des adolescents et l’accouch. Their skills have also been strengthened in the field of plaid. Le Dr Bouchra Assarag, Coordonnatrice Afrique francophone de la revue SRHM, welcomes them avec beaucoup d’espoir.
“Nous avons des avances sur surees thématiques telles que la santé maternelle et néonatale surtout en Afrique du Nord, mais nous avons d’autres thématiques pour lesquenches nous avons besoin de produire des effluncéssayerdelles marias”. é .
Six articles, une mine de connaissances
Dans sa publication, Vanessa Sekpon du Bénin puts in relief the social norms surrounding abortion experiences among teenagers and young women in Benin. Celui de son compatriot Pacôme Acotchéoua porte sur la pratique contraceptive moderne chez les adolescentes au Bénin : Trends, determinants and perspectives.
Sanae Elomrani du Maroc’s article is titled: Avortement au Maroc et virage au drama : femmes et professionnels de santé en parlent ! Une étude transversale mixte à Agadir. Sa compatriot Imane Kajjoune a mené ses travaux sur l’expérience de l’accouchement en milieu surveillé dans la Province d’Essaouira au Maroc.
Original article Identity effects of gender differential socialization on the aspirations of the first child and the marriage of young adolescents in Ouagadougou: a mixed study est le fruit des travaux menés par Alis Bambara du Burkina-Faso. Mamadou Ouattara a quant à lui mis en relief le profil des utilisatrices et les factors associés à la clientes des satisfactions de la qualité des soins après avortement au Burkina Faso à travers une étude transversale menée dans six regions.
Le plaidoyer
The research results allowed the development of pleadoyer actions whose implementation has begun. Les mentorés au cours de ce webinar ont presenté ces actions. Deux personnalités have also shared their experience in the matter with the participants.
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A special collection of six scholarly articles reveals lesser-known aspects of sexual and reproductive health rights in Benin, Burkina Faso and Morocco
Access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care remains a challenge in many low- and middle-income countries, in part due to a lack of evidence to guide policymakers in developing appropriate policies. Supported by AmplifyChange, the project “Strengthening Francophone Africa’s capacity to produce rights-based knowledge on sexual and reproductive health (SRH)” has fostered the emergence of a critical mass of young researchers. Their work, published in a special issue of the journal Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters (SRHM), sheds light on critical aspects. Led by the Center for Research on Human Reproduction and Demography (CERRHUD) in collaboration with partners such as the Moroccan association “Ensemble pour les Droits et Santé Sexuelle et de la Reproduction (EDSSR),” the Gamel Abdel Nasser University of Guinea and the scientific SRHM magazine.
SRHM editorial board member Professor Vincent de Brouwere highlighted the journal’s role in helping inexperienced researchers publish their work. The AmplifyChange-sponsored mentoring program facilitated this series of six articles, showcasing the contributions of emerging and senior researchers, while providing tools to influence policy and programs.
Addressing the data gap in SRH
Addressing the data gap in SRH, this initiative responds to the imperative for a strong body of researchers capable of producing high-quality data to support SRHR policies. Beneficiaries come from Benin, Burkina Faso and Morocco, highlighting the importance of knowing the specific context to inform global policies. This is what Dr. Jean-Paul Dossou from CERRHUD noted:
“Now, more than ever, it is vital that we have the necessary skills and resources, tailored to our unique context, to effectively gather the diverse knowledge needed to shape relevant global policies. The collaboration with SRHM on this venture is particularly valuable as it enables many researchers to delve into, analyze and communicate to a global audience the intricacies of the sexual and reproductive health issues that concern us most.”
Emerging voices
Under the guidance of senior researchers, including Drs. Isabelle Lange, Dr. Bouchra Assarag, Dr. Alain Prual, Dr. Thérèse Delvaux, Dr. Bettina Utz and Dr. Alexandre Delamou, mentees have delved into topics as diverse as abortion, adolescent health and humane childbirth, strengthening both their research and advocacy skills.
“We have certainly made strides on certain fronts, such as maternal and newborn health, particularly in North Africa. However, there are other areas where we need to generate knowledge in order to effectively influence decision makers,” emphasized Dr Bukhra Asarag.
Six articles, a rich source of knowledge
The six resulting articles contribute valuable insights on a variety of topics. Vanessa Sekpon explores the social norms surrounding abortion experiences among adolescent and young women in Benin, while Pacôme Acotchéoua investigates modern contraceptive practices among Benin adolescents. Sanai Elomrani examines abortion experiences in Moroccoand Imane Kajjoune focuses on childbirth experiences in Essaouira, Morocco. Alis Bambara explores The effects of gender socialization on young adolescent aspirations in Ouagadougou, Burkina Fasowhile Mamadou Ouattara explores in Quality of post-abortion care and client satisfaction in Burkina Faso.
Defense
These research findings have not only enriched knowledge but also spurred advocacy actions, as discussed during a webinar where mentees presented their initiatives along with insights from experts in the field.
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