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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 and no prescription is required. On the other hand, Zambia is a generally conservative society, where homosexuality is illegal and many topics related to sexuality are considered taboo. The majority of women in Zambia live in poverty and, in many communities, contraceptives are a stigmatized topic. 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 and no prescription is required. On the other hand, Zambia is a generally conservative society, where homosexuality is illegal and many topics related to sexuality are considered taboo. The majority of women in Zambia live in poverty and, in many communities, contraceptives are a stigmatized topic. 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 | 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 Zambia, 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. | ||
There are various clinics and hospitals that one visit in Zambia, though quality will vary. For women who cannot afford private providers, Marie Stopes International may be a good place to visit for sexual and reproductive health care. In Zambia, maternity leave is granted to women, but we do not know how widely this policy is enforced (if you do, please update the page). Abortion is also legally permitted, but only in certain circumstances. In Zambia, maternity leave is granted to women, but we do not know how widely this policy is enforced (if you do, please update the page). Abortion is also legally permitted, but only in certain circumstances. | There are various clinics and hospitals that one can visit in Zambia, though quality will vary. For women who cannot afford private providers, Marie Stopes International may be a good place to visit for sexual and reproductive health care. In Zambia, maternity leave is granted to women, but we do not know how widely this policy is enforced (if you do, please update the page). Abortion is also legally permitted, but only in certain circumstances. In Zambia, maternity leave is granted to women, but we do not know how widely this policy is enforced (if you do, please update the page). Abortion is also legally permitted, but only in certain circumstances. | ||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||