1. Postpartum Abstinence and Birth Intervals in Africa: Their Variations and Implications for Replacement Contraceptive Use • Jacob Adetunji, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

2. Early Life Course Transitions and Their Impact on Later Life Maternal Reproductive Choices: A Case of Contraceptive Use Behavior in Uganda • Christabellah Namugenyi, Makerere University; Claire Ashaba, Makerere University; Douglas Candia, Makerere University; Peter Kisaakye, Makerere University; John Bosco Asiimwe, Makerere University; Shaheen Memon, Makerere University; Zabibu Afazali, Makerere University; John A Mushomi, Makerere University; Odur Benard, Makerere University.

3. Contextual Determinants of Modern Contraceptive Use among Sexually Active Female Adolescents in Nigeria: A Multilevel Analysis of Nationally Representative Data • Hassan Ogunwemimo, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Nigeria/Malaria Consortium.

4. Male Stereotypes and Dialogue between Spouses on Family Planning in the Maradi and Zinder Regions of Niger • SAADATOU SOULEY MOUSSA, Groupe de Recherche et d’Action pour le Développement (GRADE AFRICA); Abdoul-Moumouni Nouhou, Groupe de Recherche et d'Action pour le Développement (GRADE Africa); YAYE ALBADE Ahmed, GRADE Africa; Aminatou ISSAKA ASSOUMANE, Groupe de Recherche et d'action pour le développemnt (GRADE Africa); Amani Hachimou, Groupe de Recherche et d’Action pour le Développement (GRADE AFRICA).