New Waves of Sexual and Reproductive Health

Dear Colleagues,

Sexual and reproductive health is the foundation of general health; this is the determinant and indicator of social development. Sexual and reproductive health is crucial to a person's general health and wellbeing, and it reflects the state of health in childhood and adolescence and guides the development of health and life expectancy after the reproductive period.

Caring for reproductive health preserves biological continuity and the good health of future generations and supports activities aimed at improving demographic indicators.

The global fight against COVID-19 coincides with pervasive inequalities in sexual and reproductive health and affects the health, wellbeing, and economic stability of women, girls, and marginalized groups. It is commonly known that the number of forcibly displaced women is increasing worldwide. The health status of refugee women is often worse compared to those who live in host countries. The challenge for contemporary health systems in many countries is the reproductive and sexual health needs of displaced and refugee women. Digital technologies used to promote general health and wellbeing are significant system supports. Furthermore, they provide opportunities to improve sexual and reproductive health.

Accordingly, this Special Issue seeks empirical and practical studies, considering reproductive and sexual health on topics including but not limited to:

• Adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights;
• Sexual health education;
• Family planning and contraception;
• Fertility care;
• Human rights, gender equality, and social determinants;
• Maternal and perinatal health;
• Sexual and reproductive health;
• Sexual rights and HIV;
• Self-care interventions;
• Sexual and reproductive health and rights in health emergencies;
• Sexual dysfunctions in women and men;
• Sexually transmitted infections;
• Female genital mutilation;
• Violence against women and girls;
• Digital innovations;
• Other.

Dr. Agnieszka Bień
Dr. Magdalena Korżyńska-Piętas
Guest Editors

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