Call for Papers on Universal Access to Abortion Care
In this episode we hear from Sundari Ravindran, Senior Editor of Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters (SRHM) Journal and Emma Pitchforth, Executive Editor of the SRHM Journal.They introduce our newest call for papers — one that focuses on a topic as urgent as ever: universal access to abortion care. This call builds on the legacy of SRHM but also responds to the current moment. This episode is a chance for us to share more about the thinking behind the call, what we’re hoping to achieve, and how you can be involved. Whether you’re a researcher, activist, advocate, or someone working in service delivery, we invite you to contribute to this important collection.Read the full call for papers at srhm.org.
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Educating ideal neoliberal citizens: discourses of agency and responsibility in comprehensive sexuality education
This episode of the SRHM Podcast is an audio recording of the paper, 'Educating ideal neoliberal citizens: discourses of agency and responsibility in comprehensive sexuality education' read by the author, Sarah Lewinger, and published in the SRHM Journal in October 2023. This paper includes an initial review of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) interventions in the global south and a call to action to reimagine CSE as transformative praxis, "which does not teach students to individually aspire to sexual “respectability” but to demand structural change to ensure more equitable sexual health for all". Please note that references, citations and tables have been removed from this audio recording for ease of listening. Useful links:Read the full paper: Educating ideal neoliberal citizens: discourses of agency and responsibility in comprehensive sexuality education by Sarah Lewinger at srhmjournal.orgSubmit a paper to the SRHM Journal: https://www.srhm.org/call-for-papers/
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The impact of HIV funding cuts on trans health and beyond
In this episode, we explore the urgent impact of HIV funding cuts on trans health—and the ripple effects beyond. We hear from three advocates working at the frontlines of trans health and rights across the globe.Joining us are:Anil Padavatan (he/she), Health Lead at Global Action for Trans Equality, based in South Africa.Amanita Calderón-Cifuentes (she/her), HIV Research and Advocacy Officer at Trans Europe and Central Asia, based in Germany.Adrian King Kibe (he/him), Programme Consultant at East Africa Trans Health & Advocacy Network, based in Kenya.Together, they share insights from their work, reflect on the consequences of recent cuts to HIV resources, and highlight what’s needed to ensure sustainable, trans-led responses moving forward.Useful links:Global Action for Trans Equality (GATE) Innovation Lab: https://gate.ngo/knowledge-portal/news/open-letter-gate-innovation-lab/Trans Europe and Central Asia (TGEU): www.tgeu.orgEast Africa Trans Health & Advocacy Network (EATHAN): https://eathan.org/
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Attitudes Toward Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and Their Associations with Reproductive Agency
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of the Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters podcast! Today, we’re diving into a fascinating study published in the SRHM Journal titled “Attitudes toward sexual and reproductive health and rights and their associations with reproductive agency: a population-based cross-sectional study in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Zimbabwe.”Joining us to discuss this important research is Karin Båge, a Phd Student at the Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. Useful links:Read the full paper: Attitudes toward sexual and reproductive health and rights and their associations with reproductive agency: a population-based cross-sectional study in Ethiopia, Kenya, and ZimbabweInstructions for authorsSRHM Call for Papers
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Bridging the Gap: Maternal Care Challenges for Black & Latine Women in Indiana
In this episode, we’re tackling a pressing issue: the maternal health disparities faced by Black and Latine women—and how systemic barriers within healthcare contribute to these inequities.We’re honored to have two special guests with us today, Lucia Guerra-Reyes, Associate Professor, and Ruhun Wasata, a PhD Candidate in Health Behaviour, both at the Department of Applied Health Science, School of Public Health, Indiana University Bloomington. We talk to these authors of a compelling new study published in the SRHM Journal: Provider Perspectives on Maternal Care Challenges for Black and Latine Women in Indiana. Useful links:Read the full paper at srhmjournal.org: Provider perspectives on maternal care challenges for Black and Latine women in Indiana: a qualitative interview studyInstructions for authors to publish in the SRHM JournalMore papers about maternal health from the SRHM Journal: https://www.srhm.org/key-topics/
The SRHM Podcast explores new research and emerging trends in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters or SRHM promotes sexual and reproductive health and rights globally. At the heart of SRHM is a multidisciplinary, open-access, peer-reviewed journal. SRHM also creates and participates in spaces that motivate improvements in research, policy, services and practice. It contributes to capacity building in knowledge generation.
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