Research Resources

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.

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)
• 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/
• Emergency Contraception U.S. State Laws: http://www.ncsl.org/research/health/emergency-contraception-state-laws.aspx
• 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/

Medication & 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
• 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/)
• Where to Find DivaCup - http://divacup.com/where-to-buy/store-finder/
• Where to Buy/Order MoonCup - http://www.mooncup.co.uk/how-to-order.html
• Where to buy LadyCup - https://www.ladycup.eu/Wheretobuy.aspx
• Spanx Underwear Store Locator (may apply to US only) - https://www.spanx.com/store-locator
• 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

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/
• 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/
• 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/
• International Herpes Resources: http://herpesresourcecenter.com/resources

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
• Marie Stopes International (has clinics around world) - https://mariestopes.org/
• 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
• 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/