Social and Cultural Determinants on Sexual and Reproductive Health

Several reports commissioned by UNFPA offices provide insights into socio-cultural (including religious) dynamics pertaining to women and children's reproductive health in various countries. The reports explore, among other issues, the challenges that health workers face in these countries and offer recommendations for action. Common challenges include harmful traditional practices, affordability and quality of care and service-provider attitudes. The recommendations are aimed at increasing access to and use of reproductive health services by addressing affordability, staff training, policies, information, attitudes of service providers, gender inequalities, management issues and community relations.

• Cultural Beliefs and Traditional Rituals About Child Birth Practices in Lao PDR
• Reproductive Health of H'mong People in Ha Giang Province: Medical Anthropology Perspective
• Study on Traditional Beliefs and Practices Regarding Maternal and Child Health in Yunnan, Guizhou, Qinghai and Tibet
• Socio-Cultural Influences on the Reproductive Health of Migrant Women: A Review of Literature in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam
• Socio-Cultural Influences on the Reproductive Health of Migrant Women: A Review of Literature in Viet Nam
• Socio-Cultural Factors That Affect Reproductive Health In Latin America: Emerging Opportunities, Challenges and Learning on Context, Concept and Practice

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