Data, Information, and Research
Identifying gaps in the evidence base for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in humanitarian settings, undertaking research, and disseminating the latest research, data, and reports.
Determining and disseminating research priorities for the field of humanitarian sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Encouraging the use of best practices for the ethical collection of data.
Sharing published studies, reports, and publications.
Why it matters
Despite increased recognition of the need for sexual and reproductive health, the evidence base focused on humanitarian settings remains limited. The ability to understand the magnitude of needs and highlight existing gaps has been supported by improved data, critical to informing effective policies, programming, and funding decisions. Still, rigorous research that can inform improved delivery and use of reproductive health services is particularly lacking.
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How We Work
Our work on this issue is led by the Data, Information, and Research Sub-Working Group—a dedicated group of IAWG members who set research priorities, and advocate to build the evidence base of sexual and reproductive health in humanitarian settings and to disseminate the latest research, data, and reports. Learn about their current objectives, priorities, and latest work.
Data, Information, and Research Resources
How to Practice What You Preach: Practical Considerations for Participatory Global Health Research
This article explores practical considerations for participatory global health research, focusing on involving refugees in studying their own healthcare. Experiences are shared from a project on sexual and reproductive health with refugee women in Lesbos, where co-researchers were recruited, trained, and involved in all aspects of the study. The article provides 18 practical recommendations for researchers, emphasizing trust-building, co-creation, fair compensation, logistical support, relationship-building, and prioritizing mental health, underscoring the importance of inclusivity and respect in participatory research.
Young men and community gatekeepers’ involvement in sexual and reproductive health in Malawi, Burundi and South Sudan
This report summarises the findings of a formative research study to examine key social, cultural, and religious reasons why young men lack involvement in family planning; and to understand how community gatekeepers influence uptake of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services in communities. Three countries were involved in the study namely Malawi, Burundi, and South Sudan.
‘What works’ to ensure persons with disabilities have access to sexual and reproductive health services
A growing body of evidence shows that people with disabilities have historically been denied their sexual and reproductive health rights, despite having the same sexual and reproductive health needs as people without disabilities, and continue to face many barriers to accessing these lifesaving services. This interactive evidence gap map, developed as part of the Women’s Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) programme, collates evidence on ‘what works’ to enable access to sexual reproductive health services for persons with disabilities in low and middle-income countries.
The Role of Social Capital in Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Humanitarian Settings: a Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies
This systematic review of qualitative studies investigates the nexus of women's sexual and reproductive health and rights and social capital in humanitarian settings. Social capital is an important determinant of women's sexual and reproductive health and rights however little research has been conducted exploring its role during times of crisis. The findings demonstrate that social capital does act through a number of pathways to impact women's sexual and reproductive health in humanitarian settings, both positively and negatively. Insights from this review could help inform community-based preparedness and response programs aimed at improving the demand for and access to quality sexual and reproductive health services in humanitarian settings.
IAWG 61 Percent Statistic – One Pager
Helena Nordenstedt and Hans Rosling published a Comment in The Lancet, titled Chasing 60% of maternal deaths in the post-fact era, that points out an inaccurate and widely used statistic on maternal mortality in humanitarian settings.