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WHAT'S RESEARCH RESOURCES?
If you would like to conduct any research for a page, we've compiled a list of relevant online resources to help. This list is by no means comprehensive. But it's a starting point for gathering information. Please feel free to add relevant links.
General Resources
- WikiGender: http://www.wikigender.org/countries/
- Equaldex: http://www.equaldex.com/
- Women's Rights, Country by Country: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/ng-interactive/2014/feb/04/womens-rights-country-by-country-interactive
- Average Age of Marriage, Country by Country: https://www.quandl.com/collections/society/age-at-first-marriage-female-by-country
- Female Genital Mutilation by Country: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prevalence_of_female_genital_mutilation_by_country
- Importance of religion by country: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Importance_of_religion_by_country
- Euro Health Consumer Index (2015:: http://www.healthpowerhouse.com/en/news/euro-health-consumer-index-2015/
- Sex in the US states: http://sexetc.org/states
- Sex Education in US states: https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/sex-and-hiv-education
- Marie Stopes International: https://mariestopes.org/
- Womankind: https://www.womankind.org.uk/
- Free Clinic Directory (US only): http://freeclinicdirectory.org/
- Trans Health Clinics: http://www.trans-health.com/clinics/
- GLBT Near Me (US only): http://www.glbtnearme.org/
Title X Clinic Locators
- Title X Family Planning Database: https://opa-fpclinicdb.com/
- Texas: http://www.whfpt.org/find-a-clinic and https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1K3v2IGFNlx805pd3XLmwAgtT-iU&hl=en_US&ll=28.09770114570345%2C-95.85043963750002&z=6
- Iowa: https://www.fpcouncil.com/clinic-locator
- Montana: http://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/wmh/TitleXFamilyPlanningClinics.aspx
Contraception Resources
- Global Oral Contraception Availability World Map: http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html
- Modern Contraception Usage World Map: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prevalence_of_birth_control
- Prevalence of Contraceptive Use in Selected Countries: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0193123.html
- Guardian - Access to contraceptives and family planning around the world: https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/51de9472e4b086e88379b397
- Top 15 Countries for Condom Use: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1CHn6J3MIZbMD2fHhX-gt3n9wOA4&hl=en_US
- UN Report: Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide, 2015: http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf
- WHO Contraceptive & Condom Data (provided by the Guardian), 2009: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pCHmq8vVdI23y7z1Fkji8S9ghyl0mB5KgtXlUMPOwAs/pub
- World Bank Indicator of Condom Usage: http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.CON.1524.MA.ZS?view=map
- Bedsider (USA only) - an online birth control support network for women 18-29 operated by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy (https://bedsider.org/where_to_get_it)
- Minor Access to Birth Control by State (USA only): http://www.contracept.org/minorsaccess.php
- Product Reviews of contraception (and all other medications): https://www.drugs.com/
Emergency Contraception Resources
- Emergency Contraceptive Country Query: http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/
- International Consortium for Emergency Contraception, Country by County Information - http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/in-depth/#
- International Consortium for Emergency Contraception, Availability Database - http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/
- Morning-After-Pill.org - A Listing of Doctor's Offices offering the Morning After Pill: http://www.morning-after-pill.org/index.php
- See Which EC Pills Are Available in Which Countries: http://www.nobabynow.com/emergency_contraception.html
- Find Access to ellaOne (the longest lasting EC) around the world: http://www.ellaone.com/
- How to Get the Morning After Pill in Europe: http://gogirlguides.com/health/how-to-get-the-morning-after-pill-in-europe/
- Emergency Contraception U.S. State Laws: http://www.ncsl.org/research/health/emergency-contraception-state-laws.aspx
- State Policies in Brief (US only), Guttmacher Institute: https://www.guttmacher.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/spibs/spib_EC.pdf
- Social & Economic Factors Influence Contraceptive Use: http://www.prb.org/PopPov_Home/Publications-and-Multimedia/2015/Tanzania-fact-sheet.aspx
- Product Reviews of emergency contraception (and all other medications): https://www.drugs.com/
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs) Resources
- How to Say 'STD' in Multiple Languages: https://medlineplus.gov/languages/sexuallytransmitteddiseases.html
- Find STD Testing Center Near You (USA only): https://gettested.cdc.gov/
- Find OraQuick Sellers: http://www.oraquick.com/where-to-buy
- STD Prevalence Around the World: http://www.medicaldaily.com/pulse/std-prevalence-across-world-how-std-statistics-compare-across-time-and-space-325574
- A Guide to Using Evidence to Improve Young People’s Sexual Health and Rights: https://www.guttmacher.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/pubs/demystifying-data.pdf
- Population Reference Bureau STD Information: http://www.prb.org/Topics/HivAidsStis.aspx
- HIV Travel: http://www.hivtravel.org/
- Global Criminalisation Scan (criminalisation of HIV transmission): http://criminalisation.gnpplus.net/
- HIV Around the World: http://www.avert.org/professionals/hiv-around-world
- International HIV/AIDS Organizations: http://www.thebody.com/index/hotlines/internat.html
- International AIDS Alliance: http://www.aidsalliance.org/
- World Hepatitis Alliance: http://www.worldhepatitisalliance.org/
- Hepatitis Support Groups: http://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hcv/support/
- International Herpes Resources: http://herpesresourcecenter.com/resources
- Herpes Social/Support Groups in US: https://datingwithherpes.org/herpessupportgroups/
Medications & Vaccine Resources
- 2015 CDC STD Treatment Guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/
- Fluconazole brands (user to treat yeast infection) in different countries - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluconazole
- How to Say Urinary Tract Infection in Different Languages: https://medlineplus.gov/languages/urinarytractinfections.html
- PrEP Access Around World: http://www.prepwatch.org/
- Country/Regional Reports on HPV: http://www.hpvcentre.net/summaryreport.php
- HPV Vaccine Regulations around World: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPV_vaccines
- HIV Travel: http://www.hivtravel.org/
- Product Reviews of all medications: https://www.drugs.com/
Menstruation Resources
- Tampon Consumption around the World: https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/comments/3p7v64/tampon_consumption_around_the_world/?st=iqnp19ec&sh=0dea54f0
- Blog Post about Menstrual Products Around World (Lipgloss and a Backpack): http://lipglossandabackpack.com/feminine-hygiene-around-the-world/
- Pink Pangea -- Go to 'Testimonials' and then search for articles starting with 'Tips For..' to find country-specific tips (http://www.pinkpangea.com/)
- Menstrual Cup World Map: http://menstrualcupmap.com/
- Where to Find DivaCup (menstrual cup) - http://divacup.com/where-to-buy/store-finder/
- Where to Buy/Order MoonCup (menstrual cup) - http://www.mooncup.co.uk/how-to-order.html
- Where to Buy LadyCup (menstrual cup) - https://www.ladycup.eu/Wheretobuy.aspx
- Where to Buy Lunette (menstrual cup) - https://www.lunette.com/buy/where-to-buy-globally.html
- Veeda (organic tampons) Store Locator - https://www.veedausa.com/pages/retailers
- Seventh Generation (organic tampons) Store Locator - http://www.seventhgeneration.com/store-locator
- Think Underwear (menstrual underwear) - https://www.shethinx.com/
- Tampon Tax Rates in the United States (scroll down for details): http://www.newsweek.com/2016/04/29/womens-periods-menstruation-tampons-pads-449833.html
Gynecological Exam Resources
- Pap Test Practices Around World Reveal Interesting Facts: https://forwomenseyesonly.com/2015/09/22/pap-test-practices-around-the-world-reveal-interesting-findings/
- WHO Guidelines for Screening & Treatment of Precancerous Lesions for Cervical Cancer: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/94830/1/9789241548694_eng.pdf
Abortion Resources
- Abortion Law Map from Women on Waves: https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/map/country
- Abortion Law Map from World Abortion Laws: http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/
- United Nations Country Profiles of Abortion Policy: http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/abortion/profiles.htm
- Abortion Law Overview by Country: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_law
- ASAP Asia Country Profiles: http://asap-asia.org/country-profiles/
- Marie Stopes International (has clinics around world) - https://mariestopes.org/
- Women Help Women Resources: https://womenhelp.org/en/page/349/these-organizations-collectives-and-individuals-partner-with-women-help-women
- Feminist Abortion Network (list of clinics in USA) - http://www.fwhc.org/abortion/clinics.htm
- Medicaid Abortion Coverage by U.S. State: https://fundabortionnow.org/get-help/medicaid
- U.S. State Funding of Abortion under Medicaid: http://kff.org/medicaid/state-indicator/abortion-under-medicaid/ and https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/state-funding-abortion-under-medicaid
Pregnancy Resources
- 10 Best Countries for Maternity Care: http://newsonrelevantscience.blogspot.com/2012/01/10-best-countries-for-maternity-care.html
- Map of Best & Worst Countries to be a Mother: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2013/05/08/heres-a-map-of-the-best-and-worst-countries-to-be-a-mother/
- Parental Leave Around the World: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parental_leave
- Maternity & Paternity at Work: Law & Practices Around the World: http://www.ilo.org/global/publications/ilo-bookstore/order-online/books/WCMS_242615/lang--en/index.htm
- Disability & Maternity Leave in US: http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/topics/maternity-leave-and-disability
- WHO Maternity Death Rates: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs348/en/
Advocacy & Counseling Resources
- Online counseling and psychological directory for the UK and Australia: http://counsellingresource.com/
- US Directory of Women's Shelters: https://www.womenshelters.org/