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The story of reproductive and sexual health care in Zambia is a complex one. On the one hand, women in urban areas can find condoms sold in a variety of markets, and birth control pills can be purchased over-the-counter. You can also find longer lasting contraceptive methods, such as IUDs, implants, or injectables, available at clinics and hospitals. Emergency contraceptive pills are available, but it appears that a prescription is required. On the other hand, the majority of women in Zambia live in poverty and, in many communities, contraceptives are still a taboo or stigmatized topic for many people. Rural women may live a day's trek away from the nearest contraceptive distributor, and they are typically expected to marry young and start families at an early age. As of 2018, Zambian women have one of the highest fertility rates in the world. | The story of reproductive and sexual health care in Zambia is a complex one. On the one hand, women in urban areas can find condoms sold in a variety of markets, and birth control pills can be purchased over-the-counter. You can also find longer lasting contraceptive methods, such as IUDs, implants, or injectables, available at clinics and hospitals. Emergency contraceptive pills are available, but it appears that a prescription is required. On the other hand, the majority of women in Zambia live in poverty and, in many communities, contraceptives are still a taboo or stigmatized topic for many people. Rural women may live a day's trek away from the nearest contraceptive distributor, and they are typically expected to marry young and start families at an early age. As of 2018, Zambian women have one of the highest fertility rates in the world. | ||
For many years, Zambia has struggled with an HIV epidemic, though the rate of HIV infection has decreased considerably in recent years. In 2016, a little under 15% of women in Zambia were living with HIV. If you are a foreigner who is visiting HIV, there are no travel or residency restrictions related to your HIV status. There are also many programs and initiatives related to HIV prevention, treatment, and care in Zambia. | |||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||