Illustration by Zoe van Dijk for Global Press Journal
A note about this series: Global Press Journal reporters around the world examined their communities’ approaches to reproductive health, including values and priorities and how international policies impact them. Read the other stories in this month-long series here.
From contraception to vasectomies, myths surrounding certain family planning methods can sometimes hinder reproductive health efforts. Click the links below to read today’s two stories about the effects on family planning in Zambia.
Fertility Myths – Not Access – Stand Between Zambian Women and Contraception
Many young women in Zambia believe that they won’t be able to get pregnant if they use contraceptives, contributing to a high rate of teenage pregnancies. Seeking to provide easier access to family planning services, government hospitals consider a more proactive approach. Read the story here
One Man’s Quest to Bust Vasectomy Myths in Zambia
In Zambia, myths about vasectomies run rampant. Now, one man hopes to counter the misinformation by sharing his experience and encouraging others. Read the story here
