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1. | Heinous histories collide
Heinous Histories collide: Down but not Out. By, Diepiriye S. Kuku-Siemons Thalidomide was sold in the 1950s as a sleep aid and as relief for morning sickness associated with pregnancy. Originally manufactured by Grnenthal in northwest Germany, the drug was sold in over 50 countries worldwide. Usage of ...
[Added: 30 Dec 2006 Hits: 39 Words: 590]
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2. | I'm actually feeling better
Urban chaos is what sums up a modern woman's life in metropolitan cities. Early morning household chores, children and elders in the family to attend to, preparing for the day ahead, breakfast, tiffin to be packed, getting ready for office, the daily commute, dashing to shops to ...
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3. | Reducing Maternal Mortality
Problem: Maternal Mortality
Solution: Empowering women to exercise their right to choose
Diepiriye. S. Kuku-Siemons
A recent UNFPA study on global population trends (State of World Population, 2005) stated that 25% of the world's ...
[Added: 28 Nov 2006 Hits: 39 Words: 449]
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4. | I made the choice
On a hot afternoon in early September, we made our way to the clinic of Dr. Renu Singh Gehlot, a practicing gynaecologist, located at Panki Road, Kalyanpur, on the outskirts of Kanpur, close to the famed Indian Institute of Technology. Renu ...
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5. | The DMPA Advantage
1. How will this work in the Indian scenario, especially as women's groups are strongly against DMPA and other hormonal methods citing dangerous, adverse side effects on women. Also, what impact could this have on HIV/STI infection possibilities?
A. The majority of Indian women still have little ...
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6. | Choices for women-Safety and Health
The health of Indian women is intrinsically linked to their status in society. The Indian constitution grants women equal rights with men, but strong patriarchal traditions persist, with women's lives shaped by customs that are centuries old. The fact that the typical female advantage ...
[Added: 28 Nov 2006 Hits: 43 Words: 848]
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7. | Freedom of Choice
WOMEN, FREEDOM OF CHOICE and CONTRACEPTION?
by Diepiriye S. Kuku-Siemons
In examining the issue of freedom of choice, several factors must be taken into account. An Indian woman's reproductive decisions are influenced by societal ...
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8. | Planning it right-Spacing revised
Spacing - The key to better health for you and your family
Today's urban woman is increasingly taking charge of her own destiny. She is competent in her workplace and runs her home with efficiency. The week goes by in a whirl of activity ...
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9. | A bonus with contraception
Most urban women are preoccupied with the many roles that they have to play as homemakers. The decision to use contraception is often taken hastily, without knowledge and consideration of the many options that are now ...
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10. | WHO reaffirms DMPA safety
WHO reaffirms DMPA's safety!
By Diepiriye S. Kuku, MPH
More than 16 million women worldwide use DMPA (Depot Medroxy Progesterone Acetate) which is the third most prevalent form of reversible contraception.
DMPA has been one of the most ...
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