Annie Thom

Contraception requirements in clinical HIV research: a qualitative analysis of adolescent perspectives from Malawi and Botswana

Abstract Background Clinical HIV research involving investigational or newly approved medications requires women of childbearing potential to use two forms of contraception to minimize fetal risk. These requirements also apply to adolescents who can become pregnant, yet ethical a...

Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on access to family planning and HIV services among women in Lilongwe, Malawi

Following its declaration as a pandemic, COVID-19 spread extensively, affecting millions globally. Concerns emerged that it could have a detrimental impact on sexual and reproductive health services. Specifically, these worries centred on the potential disruption of family planni...