Publications

Exploring Couple Dynamics with First-Time Parents

Burkina Faso

Exploring Couple Dynamics with First-Time Parents in Burkina Faso and Acceptability of Couple-Focused Interventions to Improve Their Sexual and Reproductive Health

Gain insights on the relationship dynamics and gender and social norms that influence young parents’ health and wellbeing, and hear from health providers how couple-focused interventions can be effective in both facility and community settings to meet the sexual and reproductive health needs of first-time parents (FTPs).

Focus Areas

Contraception & Family Planning

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Brief (English)

Exploring Couple Dynamics with First-Time Parents in Burkina Faso and Acceptability of Couple-Focused Interventions to Improve Their Sexual and Reproductive Health

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Brief (French)

Exploration de la Dynamique de Couple chez les Parents pour la Première Fois au Burkina Faso et Acceptabilité des Interventions axées sur le Couple pour Améliorer leur Santé Sexuelle et Reproductive

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Report (English)

Exploring Couple Dynamics with First-Time Parents in Burkina Faso and Acceptability of Couple-Focused Interventions to Improve Their Sexual and Reproductive Health

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