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01-12-2010 | Original Paper

An Emerging Field in Religion and Reproductive Health

Authors: Laura M. Gaydos, Alexandria Smith, Carol J. R. Hogue, John Blevins

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 4/2010

Abstract

Separate from scholarship in religion and medicine, a burgeoning field in religion and population health, includes religion and reproductive health. In a survey of existing literature, we analyzed data by religious affiliation, discipline, geography and date. We found 377 peer-reviewed articles; most were categorized as family planning (129), sexual behavior (81), domestic violence (39), pregnancy (46), HIV/AIDS (71), and STDs (61). Most research occurred in North America (188 articles), Africa (52), and Europe (47). Article frequency increased over time, from 3 articles in 1980 to 38 articles in 2008. While field growth is evident, there is still no cohesive “scholarship” in religion and reproductive health.

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Title: An Emerging Field in Religion and Reproductive Health
Authors: Laura M. Gaydos
Alexandria Smith
Carol J. R. Hogue
John Blevins
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-010-9323-1

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