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Title: Starting with the classroom: updating family planning knowledge in East Africa.
Author: IntraHealth International. Capacity Project
Source: Chapel Hill, North Carolina, IntraHealth International, Capacity Project, 2009 Feb. [2] p. (Voices No. 28)
Abstract: In Kenya, a dedicated midwifery tutor is working hard to train students at Aga Khan University but worries that he isn't teaching them the latest information and techniques. Many of his fellow instructors are in the same situation. "We had our last refresher training ten years ago," he laments. In Tanzania, a midwifery tutor from Tumaini University Faculty of Nursing observes, "Many nurses who are providing service have never been updated on new issues [in family planning]. It will be our responsibility to see how we can help as a training institution because we will send our students to some of these clinics." To build instructors' capacity and address the knowledge gaps, the Capacity Project partnered with East, Central and Southern Africa (ECSA) Health Community and Africa's Health in 2010 to deliver a week-long workshop on Contemporary Issues in Family Planning for midwifery tutors in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Held in Dar es Salaam in April 2008, the workshop updated the knowledge of 22 tutors and enabled them to teach their students more effectively. A quantitative and qualitative evaluation showed the workshop to be highly successful. Average scores climbed from 58% on the pre-test to 81% on the post-test. Additionally, 94% reported that they have used the workshop information and resources to update their colleagues. (excerpt)
Language: English
Keywords:
AFRICA, SUB SAHARAN | PROGRESS REPORT | EVALUATION | MIDWIVES AND MIDWIFERY | NURSE-MIDWIVES | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | SEX EDUCATION | USAID | CAPACITY BUILDING | WORKSHOPS | CONTRACEPTION | MATERNAL-CHILD HEALTH SERVICES | PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT | AUDIOVISUAL AIDS | Africa | Developing Countries | Health Personnel | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Education | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Program Sustainability | Programs | Organization and Administration | Family Planning | Primary Health Care | Health Services | Management | Educational Methods | Educational Activities
Document Number: 325236

Title: Postpartum family planning for healthy pregnancy outcomes. A training manual.
Author: Pathfinder International. Extending Service Delivery Project
Source: Watertown, Massachusetts, Pathfinder, 2009 Feb. 124 p. (USAID Contract No. GPO-A-00-05-00027-00)
Abstract: This manual provides material to conduct a comprehensive two-day training for facility-based health workers (such as health supervisors, nurses and midwives) on providing community-based postpartum family planning education, counseling and referral that enables women and couples to use family planning methods for Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancy (HTSP). The Manual addresses the following content areas: 1. The importance of the postpartum period; 2. HTSP for postpartum women; 3. Postpartum family planning for HTSP; 4. Postpartum family planning counseling and education; 5. Postpartum family planning for HIV positive women. Under each topic, key information for the trainer is provided, as well as a training activity to promote participant learning and skills development for improved community-based postpartum care that includes family planning and HTSP. (excerpt)
Language: English
Keywords:
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | MANUAL | RECOMMENDATIONS | EVALUATION | POSTPARTUM WOMEN | PREGNANCY OUTCOMES | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | TRAINING OF TRAINERS | PREGNANCY INTERVALS | POSTPARTUM PROGRAMS | FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMS | COUNSELING | MEN'S INVOLVEMENT | Puerperium | Reproduction | Pregnancy | Education | Training Programs | Fertility Measurements | Fertility | Population Dynamics | Demographic Factors | Population | Family Planning | Clinic Activities | Program Activities | Programs | Organization and Administration
Document Number: 325159

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Title: Contraceptive failure with Depo-Provera� [letter]
Author: Bhathena R
Source: Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care. 2009 Apr;35(2):130.
Abstract: I have a concern regarding the recent case report where a 28-year-old woman was given a subsequent (second) injection of Depo-Provera� by a practice nurse when she attended after 13 weeks, and when no precautions were advised, nor documentation done. The patient subsequently again reported with a positive pregnancy test and opted for a termination of pregnancy. My personal feeling is that although by and large consultation times are often too short for practising doctors to cover all aspects of counselling at all times, when a patient is using a contraceptive method outside the terms of the product licence, to ensure that optimal service is offered and also in view of the remote possibility of litigation following failure of the method, it should be mandatory for the practising doctor to also get involved and appropriately counsel, and to adequately document such an episode. (full-text)
Language: English
Keywords:
INDIA | RESEARCH REPORT | CLINICAL RESEARCH | CASE STUDIES | WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT | PHYSICIANS | NURSES AND NURSING | DEPO-PROVERA | CONTRACEPTION FAILURE | ABORTION | REFERRAL AND CONSULTATION | COUNSELING | TIME FACTORS | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | Asia, Southern | Asia | Developing Countries | Research Methodology | Studies | Economic Development | Economic Factors | Health Personnel | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Medroxyprogesterone Acetate | Contraceptive Agents, Progestin | Contraceptive Agents, Female | Contraceptive Agents | Contraception | Family Planning | Contraceptive Usage | Fertility Control, Postconception | Program Activities | Programs | Organization and Administration | Clinic Activities | Population Dynamics | Demographic Factors | Population | Education
Document Number: 330946 Notification

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Title: Adolescent access to emergency contraception: a comment on the UK context.
Author: Fallon D
Source: European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care. 2009 Apr;14(2):120-6.
Abstract: The provision of emergency contraception (EC) in the United Kingdom (UK) has been transformed over the past decade through advances in pharmacology and the implementation of governmental measures to reduce teenage pregnancy rates. This paper considers how these issues have developed in the current social and political context with specific reference to adolescent access to EC in the UK. It highlights the concerns caused by increased availability of EC and the tension between adolescent rights to confidential treatment and advice, and professional anxiety about encouraging secrecy or parental deception. It concludes that adolescents, whilst benefiting from increased access to EC may also face a series of challenges as a result.
Language: English
Keywords:
UNITED KINGDOM | RESEARCH REPORT | CLINICAL RESEARCH | ADOLESCENTS, FEMALE | EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION | CONTRACEPTIVE AVAILABILITY | GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS | ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY | PREVENTION AND CONTROL | POLITICAL FACTORS | CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | PARENTAL CONSENT | Developed Countries | Europe, Western | Europe | Research Methodology | Adolescents | Youth | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Contraception | Family Planning | Programs | Organization and Administration | Reproductive Behavior | Fertility | Population Dynamics | Diseases | Sociocultural Factors | Ethics | Education
Document Number: 330933

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Title: Effectiveness of contraceptive counselling of women following an abortion: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Author: Ferreira AL; Lemos A; Figueiroa JN; de Souza AI
Source: European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care. 2009 Feb;14(1):1-9.
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To perform a systematic review of the effectiveness of contraceptive counselling in women undergoing an abortion and its impact on the acceptance and use of contraceptive methods. METHODS: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing women who had undergone an abortion and received contraceptive counselling at that time met the inclusion criteria. Articles published between 1997 and 2007 were selected from searches of the LILACS, SCIELO, MEDLINE, PubMed and Cochrane Library databases. Two reviewers independently assessed eligibility and the quality of the trial. The internal validity of the RCTs was evaluated by means of the Jadad scale. A meta-analysis of the three retained studies involving 694 women was performed. The Stata 9.2 SE statistical software was used, and a level of significance of 0.05 adopted. RESULTS: There were no differences between intervention and control groups, despite clinical heterogeneity. The results of the meta-analysis were not significant (OR = 1.32; CI: 0.90-1.94). CONCLUSION: There was no evidence indicating that contraceptive counselling is effective in increasing acceptance and use of contraceptive methods after an abortion. This may not apply to developing countries, where the matter still needs to be investigated.
Language: English
Keywords:
BRAZIL | LITERATURE REVIEW | CASE CONTROL STUDIES | KAP SURVEYS | CONTRACEPTIVE PREVALENCE SURVEYS | WOMEN | COUNSELING | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | POSTABORTAL PROGRAMS | CONTRACEPTIVE USAGE | ACCEPTANCE PROCESS | Developing Countries | South America, Eastern | South America | Latin America | Americas | Studies | Research Methodology | Surveys | Sampling Studies | Family Planning Surveys | Family Planning | Demographic Factors | Population | Clinic Activities | Program Activities | Programs | Organization and Administration | Education | Family Planning Programs | Contraception | Decision Making | Behavior
Document Number: 330347

Title: Use of family planning services in Darfur, Sudan.
Author: Haggaz A; Ahmed S; Adam I
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. 2009 Mar;104(3):247-8.
Abstract: High fertility rates and inadequate spacing between births can lead to high maternal and infant mortality. An estimated 600 000 maternal deaths occur worldwide each year, and the vast majority take place in low-income countries. The World Health Organization estimates that 13% of these deaths are due to unsafe abortions. Worldwide, where approximately 50 million women resort to induced abortion, this frequently results in high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality. Family planning and adequate spacing between births are important methods to help avoid these deaths. Little published data are available regarding the use of family planning services in Sudan-the largest country in Africa, with 40 million inhabitants-although high maternal mortality and inadequate utilization of prenatal care in Darfur have been reported previously. In Alfasher, the area considered in the present study, the Sudanese Family Planning Association has an office that provides services such as contraceptive pills and intrauterine contraceptive devices free of charge. A community-based cross-sectional household survey was conducted in Alfashar, in April and June 2008, to investigate the use of and factors associated with family planning services. (excerpt)
Language: English
Keywords:
SUDAN | RESEARCH REPORT | STATISTICAL STUDIES | WOMEN | FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMS | UTILIZATION OF HEALTH CARE | AGE FACTORS | EDUCATIONAL STATUS | PARITY | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | Developing Countries | Africa, North | Africa | Studies | Research Methodology | Demographic Factors | Population | Family Planning | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Population Characteristics | Socioeconomic Status | Socioeconomic Factors | Economic Factors | Fertility Measurements | Fertility | Population Dynamics | Education
Document Number: 341389

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Title: Non - contraceptive benefits and risks of contraception
Author: Haider Z; D'Souza R
Source: Best Practice and Research: Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2009 Apr;23(2):249-262.
Abstract: Contraception is primarily used to prevent pregnancy. However, a user should be aware of both the possible non-contraceptive benefits she/he may experience and any potential risks to her/his health. These issues should be discussed as fully as possible, using current, evidence-based information prior to commencing a method. Some methods may be prescribed solely for their noncontraceptive benefits for a woman who does not require it for contraception. Potential risks to a woman?s health may make certain methods unacceptable if concurrent medical problems or lifestyle issues exist. This chapter discusses the main non-contraceptive benefits and risks for each contraceptive method in turn.
Language: English
Keywords:
UNITED KINGDOM | RESEARCH REPORT | CLINICAL RESEARCH | WOMEN | CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS, SIDE EFFECTS | RISK ASSESSMENT | COUNSELING | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | CONTRAINDICATIONS | CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS | Developed Countries | Europe, Western | Europe | Research Methodology | Demographic Factors | Population | Contraceptive Agents | Contraception | Family Planning | Evaluation | Clinic Activities | Program Activities | Programs | Organization and Administration | Education | Treatment | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health
Document Number: 341507

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Title: Accuracy of information given by Los Angeles County pharmacies about emergency contraceptives to sham patient in need.
Author: Nelson AL; Jaime CM
Source: Contraception. 2009 Mar;79(3):206-10.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: As emergency contraception (EC) becomes increasingly available without prescription, it is important that women in need be provided accurate information about its use. STUDY DESIGN: A telephone survey of all retail pharmacies in Los Angeles County was conducted by women posing as a 23-year-old who wanted to prevent pregnancy after an unprotected act of intercourse. RESULTS: One thousand four hundred sixty unduplicated pharmacies listed in the Yellow Pages 2007 were called between October 2007 and April 2008. Sixty-nine percent had EC available on site; 19% referred the caller elsewhere. The remainder said nothing could be done or hung up. Multiple calls and multiple recitations of the situation were needed in over one third of calls. Isolated incidents of inappropriate comments occurred. CONCLUSION: While most pharmacies provided information about EC that was consistent with labeling, barriers still exist to both accurate information and timely access to that product.
Language: English
Keywords:
CALIFORNIA | RESEARCH REPORT | SURVEYS | WOMEN | PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY DISTRIBUTION | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS | United States of America | North America | Americas | Developed Countries | Sampling Studies | Studies | Research Methodology | Demographic Factors | Population | Health Personnel | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Nonclinical Distribution | Distributional Activities | Program Activities | Programs | Organization and Administration | Education | Contraception | Family Planning | Broadcast Media | Mass Media | Communication
Document Number: 330057

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Title: Comprehension of a prototype emergency contraception package label by female adolescents.
Author: Raymond EG; L'Engle KL; Tolley EE; Ricciotti N; Arnold MV; Park S
Source: Contraception. 2009 Mar;79(3):199-205.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: We evaluated female adolescents' comprehension of a prototype over-the-counter package label for an emergency contraceptive pill product. STUDY DESIGN: Volunteers aged 12-17 years who could read English were recruited at malls and clinics in six United States metropolitan areas. After completing a literacy assessment, subjects examined the prototype package and answered 20 questions that assessed understanding of six key concepts related to appropriate use of the product. RESULTS: The analysis population included 335 subjects, 54 to 59 of each year of age between 12 and 17 years. When asked what the product is used for, 264 respondents (79%) specifically indicated contraception. The six key concepts were each understood by 83-96% of subjects. In all 24 population subgroups examined, each key concept was understood by at least 72% of subjects. CONCLUSION: Female adolescents aged 17 years and younger understand the prototype package label well enough to enable safe and effective use without assistance from a clinician.
Language: English
Keywords:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | RESEARCH REPORT | KAP SURVEYS | ADOLESCENTS, FEMALE | EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION | READING | LANGUAGE | KNOWLEDGE | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | CONTRACEPTIVE MODE OF ACTION | AGE FACTORS | PHARMACY DISTRIBUTION | Developed Countries | North America | Americas | Surveys | Sampling Studies | Studies | Research Methodology | Adolescents | Youth | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Contraception | Family Planning | Literacy | Educational Status | Socioeconomic Status | Socioeconomic Factors | Economic Factors | Communication | Sociocultural Factors | Education | Nonclinical Distribution | Distributional Activities | Program Activities | Programs | Organization and Administration
Document Number: 330058

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Title: Impact of post-abortion family planning services on contraceptive use and abortion rate among young women in China: a cluster randomised trial.
Author: Zhu JL; Zhang WH; Cheng Y; Xu J; Xu X; Gibson D; Stovring H; Claeys P; Temmerman M
Source: European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care. 2009 Feb;14(1):46-54.
Abstract: In this cluster-randomized trial, eight matched pairs of hospitals were certified by centralized randomization to offer either a "simple" family planning service package (provision of limited information and referral to existing family planning services) or a more comprehensive package (consisting-in addition to the simple package-of individual counseling, free provision of contraceptive materials, and involvement of the male partner). Women undergoing abortion were followed up for six months, and data were collected in two rounds, before and after the intervention. The authors followed a total of 2,336 women younger than 25 years (555 before and 555 after the simple intervention package; 634 before and 592 after the comprehensive intervention package). Both packages increased use of any contraceptive method, but the comprehensive approach also increased use of more effective methods and showed better compliance. The rates of unwanted pregnancies and repeat abortions were somewhat reduced for both packages, with no significant statistical difference between them.
Language: English
Keywords:
CHINA | RESEARCH REPORT | KAP SURVEYS | CONTRACEPTIVE PREVALENCE SURVEYS | COMPARATIVE STUDIES | WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT | YOUTH | ABORTION RATE | CONTRACEPTIVE USAGE | CONTRACEPTIVE PREVALENCE | POSTABORTAL PROGRAMS | FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM EVALUATION | REFERRAL AND CONSULTATION | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | COUNSELING | Asia, Eastern | Asia | Developing Countries | Surveys | Sampling Studies | Studies | Research Methodology | Family Planning Surveys | Family Planning | Economic Development | Economic Factors | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Fertility Control, Postconception | Contraception | Family Planning Programs | Program Activities | Programs | Organization and Administration | Education | Clinic Activities
Document Number: 330345 Notification

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Title: Do instructions for over-the-counter pre-coital female contraceptives promote "perfect use"?
Author: Zite NB; Wallace LS
Source: Contraception. 2009 Mar;79(3):211-5.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study was conducted to estimate the readability and related features of English-language over-the-counter (OTC) pre-coital female contraceptive (PFC) instructions. STUDY DESIGN: We identified and purchased all currently available OTC PFCs (n=8), including Encare (Contraceptive Gel and Insert), F.C. Female Condom, Ortho Options (Conceptrol, Delfen and Gyncol II Jelly), Today Sponge and VCF Vaginal Film. Reading grade level was calculated using the Simple Measure of Gobbledygook. Text point size was measured and total number of graphics was tallied. Graphic dimensions were also measured. We also assessed OTC PFC instructions on four main criteria--derived from the "User-Friendliness Tool (UFT)"--including layout features, graphic characteristics, presence of a clear message and presentation of manageable information. RESULTS: Reading level ranged from 8th to 12th grade (mean+/-SD=10.0+/-1.2). Mean page length was 24.4+/-7.0 cm (9.6+/-2.76 in.), while average page width was 20.3+/-13.8 cm (7.99+/-5.43 in.). Average text point size was 7.9+/-2.3 (range=6-12). Illustrations, predominantly line drawings, were used throughout (range=3-11), and most were similar in size to a matchbox. None of the "How to Use" sections scored high in all criteria on the UFT. CONCLUSIONS: "How to Use" sections of OTC PFC instructions should be revised to be easier to read and more user friendly. Ideally, the gap between "typical" and "perfect" contraceptive efficacy could potentially be narrowed if instructions were developed that the large majority of women could easily understand.
Language: English
Keywords:
TENNESSEE | RESEARCH REPORT | EVALUATION | WOMEN | PHARMACY DISTRIBUTION | USER COMPLIANCE | PROMOTION | LANGUAGE | READING | CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS | FEMALE CONTRACEPTION | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | Developed Countries | United States of America | North America | Americas | Demographic Factors | Population | Nonclinical Distribution | Distributional Activities | Program Activities | Programs | Organization and Administration | Behavior | Marketing | Economic Factors | Communication | Literacy | Educational Status | Socioeconomic Status | Socioeconomic Factors | Contraception | Family Planning | Education
Document Number: 330056

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Title: Best practices in training private providers.
Author: Abt Associates. Private Sector Partnerships One [PSP-One]
Source: Bethesda, Maryland, Abt Associates, 2008. 22 p.
Abstract: Training of health care providers is one of the most common interventions used in development strategies to improve the quality of reproductive health and family planning (RH/FP) services in developing countries. Decades of experience have produced an abundance of information, guidelines, and best practices on how to effectively train health providers, but most of this relates to public sector providers. In recent years, however, private sector providers have been recognized increasingly as an important source for delivery of RH/FP and other health services in developing countries, even for the poor. Yet the inclusion of private providers in training interventions or even the acknowledgment of their unique needs in discussion forums on training are still not common practices.
Language: English
Keywords:
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | RECOMMENDATIONS | EVALUATION | HEALTH PERSONNEL | BEST PRACTICES | PRIVATE SECTOR | TRAINING ACTIVITIES | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | TRAINING OF TRAINERS | SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE PREVENTION | NEEDS ASSESSMENT | INCENTIVES | PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY | CAPACITY BUILDING | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Programs | Organization and Administration | Macroeconomic Factors | Economic Factors | Training Programs | Education | Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Reproductive Tract Infections | Infections | Diseases | Policy | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors
Document Number: 329566

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Title: Contraception for clients with HIV curriculum. Participant manual.
Author: Family Health International [FHI]. Contraceptive and Reproductive Health Technologies Research and Utilization Program [CRTU]; EngenderHealth. ACQUIRE Project
Source: [Research Triangle Park, North Carolina], FHI, CRTU, 2008. 119 p. (USAID Cooperative Agreement No. GPO-A-00-05-00022-00USAID Cooperative Agreement No. GPO-A-00-03-00006-00)
Abstract: This manual is part of a curriculum designed to orient health care providers to the reproductive decisions and concerns of clients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is believed that providers who adopt an integrated client-centered approach to addressing the concerns of clients with HIV can better meet their clients� needs. An integrated approach to providing reproductive health (RH) services can create programmatic synergies that may make services more attractive to clients with HIV and reduce the stigma often associated with the disease. It may also afford more job satisfaction for providers who are able to address the needs of their clients in a more holistic manner. The course provides opportunities for providers to acquire knowledge and practice skills specific to the family planning needs of clients with HIV. The activities are designed to challenge providers to consider how these services can best be integrated into the settings where they work. Providers who have never offered contraceptive methods may require additional practice independent of this course to master the skills required for provision of specific methods -this course does not include comprehensive objectives for skills development in the provision of contraceptive methods. It is expected that providers, after completing this course, will have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to adopt the job responsibilities described. (Excerpts)
Language: English
Keywords:
GLOBAL | MANUAL | PROVIDERS WITH CLIENTS | PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS | CURRICULUM | HIV/FP INTEGRATION | ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY | REFERRAL AND CONSULTATION | COUNSELING | STIGMA | ATTITUDES | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Education | Contraception | Family Planning | Programs | Organization and Administration | HIV | Program Activities | Clinic Activities | Social Problems | Sociocultural Factors | Psychological Factors | Behavior
Document Number: 331758

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Title: AWARENESS Project. Haiti country report, 2005-2007.
Author: Georgetown University. Institute for Reproductive Health. AWARENESS Project
Source: Washington, D.C., Georgetown University, Institute for Reproductive Health, 2008 Jan. [11] p. (USAID Cooperative Agreement No. HRN-A-00-97-00011-00)
Abstract: MSH and the MOH officially launched the SDM in November 2005, with IRH participation. At that time, a total of 141 key Haitian trainers and service providers received general training. MSH also conducted official launches in each province and trained trainers in some provinces, using materials developed by IRH that MSH translated and adapted. MSH procured 25,000 sets of CycleBeads, some of which were distributed at regional launches and trainings, and provided technical assistance to the MOH for follow-on cascade training. The 14 institutions where MSH offers direct support initiated SDM services, as did a number of government sites and clinics of some FBOs. In February 2007, IRH conducted a service assessment that showed SDM integration in Haiti did not follow an optimal process due to the weak central government, lack of stakeholder commitment, lack of a central supervision system, insufficient funding for technical assistance, and the lack of an organized commodities procurement system. Many providers had not been formally trained but were offering the SDM with incomplete information. Although some services collect SDM data, the SDM has not been included in the national database for family planning. The SDM is sporadically available in more than 20 clinics countrywide, and more than 700 users have been registered (although the actual number is unknown). Interest is high on the part of clients and providers, but there is little coordinated effort on the part of stakeholders. Introducing the SDM in an unstable environment without consistent technical assistance is extremely difficult. Further discussions with the USAID mission on implementing organizations are needed to assess the potential for future success. (excerpt)
Language: English
Keywords:
HAITI | SUMMARY REPORT | FERTILITY AWARENESS | FAMILY PLANNING, BEHAVIORAL METHODS | CONTRACEPTIVE USAGE | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | AWARENESS | PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY | PROGRAM ACTIVITIES | CAPACITY BUILDING | Caribbean | Americas | Developing Countries | Family Planning | Contraception | Education | Knowledge | Sociocultural Factors | Program Evaluation | Programs | Organization and Administration | Program Sustainability
Document Number: 327622

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Title: AWARENESS Project. Honduras country report, 2001-2007.
Author: Georgetown University. Institute for Reproductive Health. AWARENESS Project
Source: Washington, D.C., Georgetown University, Institute for Reproductive Health, 2008 Jan. [13] p. (USAID Cooperative Agreement No. HRN-A-00-97-00011-00)
Abstract: In 2001, IRH and ASHONPLAFA conducted an introduction study to test the feasibility of SDM integration into existing services. Positive results led to expanding access to the SDM within MOH and ASHONPLAFA services in six of 18 departments in Honduras. To introduce the SDM into the MOH, IRH collaborated with Centro de Vida y Educaci�n Familiar (CEVIFA), a Catholic organization already working with the MOH to provide the Billings method. Program strategy focused on expanding SDM access to all 27 ASHONPLAFA and 150 MOH clinics in five key departments through research to establish best practices; partnership with CEVIFA; support for fertility awareness-based methods with UNFPA through CEVIFA; and demand creation for the SDM through awareness-raising activities. The introduction study showed that the SDM could be integrated into routine services; there was sufficient demand; and training providers and introducing SDM into clinic services improved client choice and quality of services. The primary reason for discontinuation after long-term use is desire for pregnancy. Based on these results, ASHONPLAFA and the MOH expanded access to the SDM within their services. With UNFPA support, CEVIFA has integrated the SDM into MOH services and systems in five departments (in addition to the pilot study sites). At the national level, primarily as a result of CEVIFA?s effective advocacy, the MOH included the SDM in its national norms, protocols, MIS, logistics systems, and IEC materials, as well as the curriculum of the national university nursing schools. (excerpt)
Language: English
Keywords:
HONDURAS | SUMMARY REPORT | FERTILITY AWARENESS | FAMILY PLANNING, BEHAVIORAL METHODS | CONTRACEPTIVE USAGE | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | AWARENESS | PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY | PROGRAM ACTIVITIES | CAPACITY BUILDING | Central America | Latin America | Americas | Developing Countries | Family Planning | Contraception | Education | Knowledge | Sociocultural Factors | Program Evaluation | Programs | Organization and Administration | Program Sustainability
Document Number: 327623

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Title: AWARENESS Project. India country report, 2001-2007.
Author: Georgetown University. Institute for Reproductive Health. AWARENESS Project
Source: Washington, D.C., Georgetown University, Institute for Reproductive Health, 2008 Jan. [21] p. (USAID Cooperative Agreement No. HRN-A-00-97-00011-00)
Abstract: In 2001, the USAID / India Mission invited Georgetown University?s Institute for Reproductive Health (IRH) to test the feasibility of introducing the Standard Days Method (SDM) in India through pilot research with two local, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs): CARE and the Community Aid and Sponsorship Program (CASP). CARE introduced the SDM into 54 rural villages in the Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh (UP) and tested the benefits of involving men in family planning services. With assistance from the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA), CASP, an NGO affiliated with Plan International, incorporated the SDM into the range of family planning methods offered by their community health workers (CHWs) to residents of urban slums in Delhi. Results from these pilot studies indicated a strong potential for the SDM to address unmet need in India. The SDM has gained much ground in India since completion of the pilot studies. Currently, the SDM is available on a small scale in at leastseven states in India, and survey data suggest that demand for the SDM is growing rapidly. A number of national and international organizations have included the SDM in their work. Visibility and knowledge of the SDM have increased through advocacy efforts such as presentations at national and state-level meetings and conferences. Policy documents include the method, and the GOI appreciates its potential to help meet the need for birth spacing. (excerpt)
Language: English
Keywords:
INDIA | SUMMARY REPORT | FERTILITY AWARENESS | FAMILY PLANNING, BEHAVIORAL METHODS | CONTRACEPTIVE USAGE | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | AWARENESS | PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY | PROGRAM ACTIVITIES | CAPACITY BUILDING | Asia, Southern | Asia | Developing Countries | Family Planning | Contraception | Education | Knowledge | Sociocultural Factors | Program Evaluation | Programs | Organization and Administration | Program Sustainability
Document Number: 327624

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Title: AWARENESS Project. Introducing the Standard Days Method into public sector services in Peru.
Author: Georgetown University. Institute for Reproductive Health. AWARENESS Project
Source: Washington, D.C., Georgetown University, Institute for Reproductive Health, 2008 Feb. [24] p. (USAID Cooperative Agreement No. HRN-A-00-97-00011-00)
Abstract: After seeing the yet-unpublished results of the Standard Days Method� (SDM) efficacy trial, Peruvian Ministry of Health (MOH) decision-makers expressed interest in adding the method to their regular family planning (FP) services. A three-year pilot introduction project was carried out, designed to develop and test a service delivery model appropriate for the local context and for replication elsewhere in the country. A study component was superimposed on the pilot project to answer key questions the MOH had regarding the SDM's performance in non-study circumstances: 1) if there would be enough demand for the method, 2) whether the SDM would siphon clients from other methods, 3) if pregnancy rates would be in the range of those seen in the efficacy trial, and 4) whether offering and providing the SDM would represent an excessive burden to FP providers. The SDM was offered and provided to clients at MOH facilities in the Department of San Mart�n, initially in two provinces, then expanded to most of the department. A cross sectional survey of SDM clients was conducted 18 months after the method became available. Some 1200 women were contacted and interviewed (of 1254 reported as SDM users at the time the interviews were conducted). On average, they had received counseling in the SDM 10 months before. Although the project had initially been planned for two years, at the request of the local MOH, it was extended for another 12 months. At the end of the project SDM services were available at over 300 facilities throughout the department, offered by over 700 trained providers (most of whom were trained by the MOH using their own personnel and resources). (excerpt)
Language: English
Keywords:
PERU | EVALUATION REPORT | PILOT PROJECTS | COMPARATIVE STUDIES | GOVERNMENT AGENCIES | WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT | DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE | UTILIZATION OF HEALTH CARE | FERTILITY AWARENESS | CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS CHOSEN | CONTRACEPTIVE EFFECTIVENESS | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | South America, Western | South America | Latin America | Americas | Developing Countries | Evaluation | Studies | Research Methodology | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Economic Development | Economic Factors | Health | Health Services | Family Planning | Contraceptive Usage | Contraception | Education
Document Number: 327644

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Title: AWARENESS Project. Madagascar country report, 2004-2007.
Author: Georgetown University. Institute for Reproductive Health. AWARENESS Project
Source: Washington, D.C., Georgetown University, Institute for Reproductive Health, 2008 Jan. [14] p. (USAID Cooperative Agreement No. HRN-A-00-97-00011-00)
Abstract: Madagascar is one of the lowest-income countries in the world, with 49% of its population subsisting on less than one US dollar per day. There is an unmet need for family planning of 23.6 percent, of which 11.3% is for spacing. Responses to this unmet need must involve expanding the options available to Malagasy women and couples. Increasing the accessibility of natural methods of family planning that are not widely offered now represents one viable strategy for expanding choice. Despite the existence of a significant potential demand for natural methods in Madagascar, access to these methods is limited. In May 2004, the Sant�Net Project was awarded to the Chemonics. Chemonics subcontracted the Georgetown University Institute for Reproductive Health (IRH) through the Sant�Net program to provide primary support for key elements of family planning, specifically the integration of the Standard Days Method� (SDM) into programming. The results of the pilot effort were positive, and national scale up isunderway in two phases. Phase 1 saw the integration of the SDM into 13 USAID-supported zones, and Phase 2, which has begun, will integrate the SDM into the remaining nine zones. (excerpt)
Language: English
Keywords:
MADAGASCAR | SUMMARY REPORT | FERTILITY AWARENESS | FAMILY PLANNING, BEHAVIORAL METHODS | CONTRACEPTIVE USAGE | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | AWARENESS | PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY | PROGRAM ACTIVITIES | CAPACITY BUILDING | Africa, Southern | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Developing Countries | Family Planning | Contraception | Education | Knowledge | Sociocultural Factors | Program Evaluation | Programs | Organization and Administration | Program Sustainability
Document Number: 327625

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Title: AWARENESS Project. Mali country report, 2006-2007.
Author: Georgetown University. Institute for Reproductive Health. AWARENESS Project
Source: Washington, D.C., Georgetown University, Institute for Reproductive Health, 2008 Jan. [16] p. (USAID Cooperative Agreement No. HRN-A-00-97-00011-00)
Abstract: Mali, a large, landlocked country in western sub-Saharan Africa, has high fertility and low contraceptive use. Only 8% of married women use any method of contraception, with 6% using modern methods. Its approximately 13 million people are mainly Muslim (90%), and 80% live in rural areas with limited access to family planning services. The total fertility rate was seven children per woman in 2006, compared to an average of five in Africa. The government of Mali (GOM) actively promotes family planning and contraceptive security as part of improving quality of life. Unlike other countries in the AWARENESS Project, the GOM committed to national integration of the Standard Days Method� (SDM) without undertaking a pilot study. A relative newcomer to the AWARENESS Project, Mali began implementing project activities in 2006, utilizing the SDM and LAM as an approach to repositioning family planning. (excerpt)
Language: English
Keywords:
GUATEMALA | TECHNICAL REPORT | FERTILITY AWARENESS | FAMILY PLANNING, BEHAVIORAL METHODS | FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMS | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | FAMILY PLANNING POLICY | PROGRAM EVALUATION | FAMILY PLANNING TRAINING | CAPACITY BUILDING | AWARENESS | Central America | Latin America | Americas | Developing Countries | Family Planning | Education | Population Policy | Social Policy | Policy | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Programs | Organization and Administration | Training Programs | Program Sustainability | Knowledge
Document Number: 327639

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Title: Integrating the Standard Days Method into Ranchi district, Jharkhand: Key findings from household surveys.
Author: Georgetown University. Institute for Reproductive Health. AWARENESS Project
Source: Washington, D.C., Georgetown University, Institute for Reproductive Health, 2008 Feb. [71] p. (USAID Cooperative Agreement No. HRN-A-00-97-00011-00)
Abstract: The Standard Days Method� (SDM) is a fertility awareness-based method developed and tested by the Institute for Reproductive Health at Georgetown University (IRH). The SDM was integrated into family planning programs in two blocks of Ranchi District in Jharkhand as part of a study of the effect SDM integration has on the quality and use of family planning services. This study was conducted by Krishi Gram Vikas Kendra (KGVK) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOH/FW) of Jharkhand, with technical assistance from CEDPA and IRH. Before incorporating the SDM into family planning programs in Ranchi, a baseline survey was conducted in three blocks (Kanke, Ormanjhi and Burmu). The Burmu block served as the control area and did not include SDM integration, while the SDM was introduced in the Kanke block and scaled up in Ormanjhi. Approximately two years after the baseline survey, an endline survey was conducted to assess the impact of SDM integration. Both the baseline and endline surveys used two-stage sampling. In the first stage, villages were selected from each block and then a selection of households from these villages was chosen. All villages included in the baseline survey were also included in the endline survey.. In total, 44, 49 and 68 villages (including hamlets) were selected from Burmu, Ormanjhi and Kanke blocks, respectively. Systematic random sampling was used to determine the required number of households (from the list of all existing households) included from each of the selected villages. In each of the three blocks, 600 women were selected randomly for the sample. Respondents were currently married women between 15-49 years of age. Two approaches were utilized to study the effect of including the SDM in family planning programs. The first approach assessed the effect (via endline survey results) in experimental blocks (Ormanjhi and Kanke) compared to the control block (Burmu). The second compared the key findings at endline with those of the baseline survey. This summary primarily describes the results from the endline survey; however, statistically significant differences between the baseline and endline surveys are mentioned. (excerpt)
Language: English
Keywords:
SOUTH AFRICA | EVALUATION REPORT | PILOT PROJECTS | SURVEYS | GOVERNMENT AGENCIES | WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT | DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE | UTILIZATION OF HEALTH CARE | FERTILITY AWARENESS | CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS CHOSEN | CONTRACEPTIVE EFFECTIVENESS | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | Africa, Southern | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Developing Countries | Evaluation | Studies | Research Methodology | Sampling Studies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Economic Development | Economic Factors | Health | Health Services | Family Planning | Contraceptive Usage | Contraception | Education
Document Number: 327649

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Title: Revitalizing lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) services in Burkina Faso and Mali.
Author: Georgetown University. Institute for Reproductive Health. AWARENESS Project
Source: Washington, D.C., Georgetown University, Institute for Reproductive Health, 2008 Feb. [25] p. (USAID Cooperative Agreement No. HRN-A-00-97-00011-00)
Abstract: In 2006, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) gave the Institute for Reproductive Health (IRH), Georgetown University the mandate to resume work in the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM), which IRH had developed under a prior cooperation agreement, with an emphasis on revitalizing LAM in settings where the method previously had been introduced but was not reaching its potential. After considerable advocacy to overcome the initial skepticism of policymakers and other key gatekeepers in both countries, IRH began activities in late 2006. By working through local partners, IRH trained core groups of Ministry of Health (MOH) trainers, supervisors and selected providers, who then trained providers from selected areas in Burkina, where IRH worked in close collaboration with JHPIEGO, and in Mali. There has been a visible impact in areas where LAM services became available soon after these trainings. In Burkina over 600 women received LAM counseling; and there was also a noticeable increase of users of other family planning methods, particularly injectables and oral contraceptives, in the facilities where LAM service were available. Field information from Mali shows that significant numbers of women are choosing LAM and receiving counseling on it. Expansion of LAM services to other areas of Mali is already underway, with continued (TA) from IRH to the MOH, including TA to strengthen some support systems. Expansion to other areas of Burkina is contingent on availability of resources. The data and other information obtained from these two pilot projects can be the base for expansion of LAM services to other parts of Burkina and Mali. The information, together with the lessons learned here can also be presented to policymakers from other countries, cooperating agencies, international organizations, and others, as evidence that repositioning LAM as a gateway to other modern family planning methods is of interest to policy makers and that the proposed technical strategies are viable. (excerpt)
Language: English
Keywords:
BURKINA FASO | MALI | RESEARCH REPORT | CROSS-CULTURAL COMPARISONS | PILOT PROJECTS | WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT | POSTPARTUM WOMEN | FAMILY PLANNING PERSONNEL | LACTATIONAL AMENORRHEA METHOD | CONTRACEPTIVE EFFECTIVENESS | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | USAID | CURRICULUM | TRAINING OF TRAINERS | Developing Countries | Africa, Western | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Comparative Studies | Studies | Research Methodology | Economic Development | Economic Factors | Puerperium | Reproduction | Family Planning Programs | Family Planning | Family Planning, Behavioral Methods | Contraception | Education | Programs | Organization and Administration | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Training Programs
Document Number: 327648

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Title: Social marketing final report: three country overview.
Author: Georgetown University. Institute for Reproductive Health. AWARENESS Project
Source: Washington, D.C., Georgetown University, Institute for Reproductive Health, 2008 Mar. [40] p. (USAID Cooperative Agreement No. HRN-A-00-97-00011-00)
Abstract: While unmet need is growing in sub-Saharan Africa, where contraceptive prevalence is lowest, unmet need remains even in countries where contraceptive prevalence is high, such as in Latin America. Due to rapid growth in the population and increase in the numbers of couples interested in planning and spacing births, reproductive health programs in developing countries face a major challenge: to provide a greater variety of products and services to a rapidly increasing number of users. This challenge must be met in the context of stagnant or decreasing donor funding for contraception. Thus, efforts to meet this unmet need must involve cost-effectively expanding options and access to couples. Social marketing concepts have been successfully applied to increase access and use of many modern contraceptives. The present study was conducted to research the potential of socially-marketing the Standard Days Method� (SDM) in three countries: Ecuador, Benin and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The impact of mass media campaigns on knowledge, sales and distribution of the SDM, quality of information provided by pharmacists and providers, and correct use by pharmacy and clinic SDM users was assessed. The aim of the study was to answer the following research questions: What is the impact of a mass media campaign on knowledge, attitudes, sales and free distribution of the SDM?; Can pharmacists and health providers provide high quality information about the SDM?; How do characteristics of women who purchase the SDM from pharmacies compare with those obtain it at a lower or no cost from a clinic?; Can women who purchase the SDM from a pharmacy use the method correctly? (excerpt)
Language: English
Keywords:
AFRICA, SUB SAHARAN | LATIN AMERICA | EVALUATION REPORT | CROSS-CULTURAL COMPARISONS | KAP SURVEYS | WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT | SOCIAL MARKETING | FERTILITY AWARENESS | COST EFFECTIVENESS | MASS MEDIA | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | PHARMACY DISTRIBUTION | CLINICAL DISTRIBUTION | CONTRACEPTIVE EFFECTIVENESS | Africa | Developing Countries | Americas | Evaluation | Comparative Studies | Studies | Research Methodology | Surveys | Sampling Studies | Economic Development | Economic Factors | Marketing | Family Planning | Evaluation Indexes | Quantitative Evaluation | Communication | Education | Nonclinical Distribution | Distributional Activities | Program Activities | Programs | Organization and Administration | Contraception
Document Number: 327650

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Title: Healthy timing and spacing of pregnancy: a trainer's reference guide.
Author: Pathfinder International. Extending Service Delivery Project
Source: Washington, D.C., Pathfinder International, Extending Service Delivery Project, 2008 Aug. [144] p. (USAID Award No. GPO-A-00-05-00027-00)
Abstract: The Extending Service Delivery (ESD) project has developed Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancy: A Trainer's Reference Guide as a resource for trainers in developing in-service training for facility-based healthcare providers and community health workers (CHWs) who already have some basic experience with and understanding of RH/FP. This is not a training manual, but a reference guide which can be used and adapted by trainers based on whether or not trainees are are facility-based or community-based. HTSP training will enable providers to disseminate up-to-date and correct information and education on the health and social benefits of HTSP as part of RH/FP counseling and other health services. This information can help women better use FP to delay, space or limit their pregnancies, within a context of informed contraceptive choice. (excerpt)
Language: English
Keywords:
GLOBAL | DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | TEACHING MATERIALS | BIRTH SPACING | BIRTH INTERVALS | TIME FACTORS | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | INTERVENTIONS | CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS | TRAINING ACTIVITIES | TRAINING TECHNIQUES | MATERNAL HEALTH | MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES | COUNSELING | Family Planning | Fertility Measurements | Fertility | Population Dynamics | Demographic Factors | Population | Education | Programs | Organization and Administration | Contraception | Training Programs | Health | Maternal-Child Health Services | Primary Health Care | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Clinic Activities | Program Activities
Document Number: 328143

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Title: [Family planning: a global handbook for providers. Evidence-based guidance developed through worldwide collaboration]
Author: World Health Organization [WHO]. Department of Reproductive Health and Research; Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Center for Communication Programs. Information and Knowledge for Optimal Health [INFO]
Source: Baltimore, Maryland, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for Communication Programs, 2008. [489] p. (WHO Family Planning Cornerstone)
Abstract: This new handbook on family planning methods and related topics is the first of its kind. Through an organized, collaborative process, experts from around the world have come to consensus on practical guidance that reflects the best available scientific evidence. The World Health Organization (WHO) convened this process. Many major technical assistance and professional organizations have endorsed and adopted this guidance. This book serves as a quick-reference resource for all levels of health care workers. It is the successor to The Essentials of Contraceptive Technology, first published in 1997 by the Center for Communication Programs at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In format and organization it resembles the earlier handbook. At the same time, all of the content of Essentials has been re-examined, new evidence has been gathered, guidance has been revised where needed, and gaps have been filled. This handbook reflects the family planning guidance developed by WHO. Also, this book expands on the coverage of Essentials: It addresses briefly other needs of clients that come up in the course of providing family planning. (excerpt)
Language: Russian
Keywords:
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | MANUAL | EVALUATION | FAMILY PLANNING PERSONNEL | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | WHO | CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS | MATERNAL-CHILD HEALTH SERVICES | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | FAMILY PLANNING | COUNSELING | CONTRACEPTIVE EFFECTIVENESS | CONTRAINDICATIONS | Family Planning Programs | Education | UN | International Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Contraception | Primary Health Care | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Clinic Activities | Program Activities | Programs | Organization and Administration | Treatment | Medical Procedures | Medicine
Document Number: 328129

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Peer Reviewed

Title: Couples counseling at an abortion clinic: a pilot study.
Author: Becker S; Bazant ES; Meyers C
Source: Contraception. 2008 Nov;78(5):424-31.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States (US) are unintended. Nonuse, incorrect or inconsistent use of contraception may be related to limited support of male partners. Partners often accompany women seeking abortions to the clinic, representing an opportunity for health providers to engage them. This pilot study estimates the proportion of abortion patients accompanied by a male partner, the proportion agreeing to couples counseling and describes couples' experiences with the counseling. STUDY DESIGN: At a Baltimore clinic providing abortion, after preliminary qualitative research we recorded the number of patients who came with partners and accepted couples counseling in a 3-month period and sought feedback on the couples counseling in questionnaires from women, partners and the counselor. The counseling session consisted of giving information about the procedure and counseling regarding choices of a post-abortion contraceptive method and related topics that the woman and/or partner might raise. RESULTS: Overall, 27% of 774 patients came with their male partner, 28% with someone else and 45% alone. Fewer African-Americans (23%) came with a male partner, compared to 35% each among Whites and Hispanics (p<.001). Among all couples, 42% (n=88) accepted couple counseling. Many women (77%) and partners (59%) completing questionnaires (n=66) had expected the partner to be involved in the clinic visit. The patients appreciated having the partner's support, having an informed partner with whom to communicate and being able to share decision making. CONCLUSION: Over a quarter of patients to an abortion clinic came with a partner without any advance notice of the availability of couple counseling, and a sizable minority of these couples accepted couple counseling. Those who had the counseling evaluated it favorably.
Language: English
Keywords:
MARYLAND | RESEARCH REPORT | KAP SURVEYS | PILOT PROJECTS | COUPLES | SEXUAL PARTNERS | FAMILY PLANNING ACCEPTORS | URBAN POPULATION | ETHNIC GROUPS | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | COUNSELING | FAMILY PLANNING ACCEPTOR CHARACTERISTICS | POSTABORTAL PROGRAMS | SPOUSAL SUPPORT | United States of America | North America | Americas | Developed Countries | Surveys | Sampling Studies | Studies | Research Methodology | Family Characteristics | Family and Household | Sociocultural Factors | Sex Behavior | Behavior | Family Planning Programs | Family Planning | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Cultural Background | Education | Clinic Activities | Program Activities | Programs | Organization and Administration | Microeconomic Factors | Economic Factors
Document Number: 329145

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Title: Family planning, HIV/AIDS & STIs, and gender matrix: a tool for youth reproductive health programming.
Author: Brock S; Columbia R
Source: Baltimore, Maryland, International Youth Foundation, [2008]. 7 p. Developed as part of the "Planning for Life" project funded through United States Agency for International Development Grant Agreement no. GSM-027.
Abstract: Planning for Life aims to improve the health of young men and women ages 10-24 by addressing their reproductive health needs and by promoting the integration of reproductive health (RH) and family planning (FP) as critical components of youth development programming. The purpose of the matrix is to provide youth-serving organizations with a guide of topics on family planning, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and gender; segmenting them by age and marital status. The matrix can assist technical experts, program managers, health providers, peer educators and others to determine what topics and interventions best fit into their own respective programs while taking cultural paradigms into consideration. The depth of each topic should be viewed within the context of a continuous process, wherein a young person's knowledge base continues to evolve as they pass through each progressive age group. Although the topics may be the same, the information provided will differ by age. The tool can be applied in any setting or program serving youth such as schools, outreach and peer education programs, community-based youth services or youth-friendly clinics. Special attention should be given to vulnerable groups, such as working youth, street children, refugees, and migrant workers, who may need more information on risk reduction and preventive behaviors at earlier ages. Additionally, certain topics such as post-abortion care, child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM) should be introduced in a manner that is mindful of both country relevance and cultural appropriateness. The matrix was developed by IYF in consultation with partner organizations and YRH experts from around the world, and field tested in workshops in Tanzania, India and the Philippines.
Language: English
Keywords:
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | RECOMMENDATIONS | EVALUATION | YOUTH | FAMILY PLANNING PERSONNEL | HEALTH PERSONNEL | FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMS | SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE PREVENTION | HIV PREVENTION | INTEGRATED PROGRAMS | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | PROGRAM DESIGN | AGE FACTORS | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | SEX EDUCATION | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Family Planning | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Reproductive Tract Infections | Infections | Diseases | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Programs | Organization and Administration | Education
Document Number: 308938

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Title: A framework for integrating reproductive health and family planning into youth development programs.
Author: Brock S; Columbia R
Source: Baltimore, Maryland, International Youth Foundation, [2008]. 32 p. Developed as part of the "Planning for Life" project funded through United States Agency for International Development Grant Agreement no. GSM-027.
Abstract: This document was developed by the International Youth Foundation and its partners for IYF's Global Partner Network as part of the "Planning for Life" project funded through grant agreement GSM-027 under the USAID GSM Flexible Fund. The document, based upon an initial "Planning for Life" Project Launch and Technical Workshop that took place in New Delhi, India in September 2007, provides a strategic framework for youth reproductive health (YRH) and family planning (FP) and its integration into youth development programs. This framework can be adapted to the local context of any program.
Language: English
Keywords:
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | RECOMMENDATIONS | EVALUATION | ADOLESCENTS | CHILD DEVELOPMENT | INTEGRATED PROGRAMS | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMS | SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE PREVENTION | LEADERSHIP | SEX EDUCATION | EMPLOYMENT | CAPACITY BUILDING | PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY | Youth | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Biology | Programs | Organization and Administration | Health | Education | Family Planning | Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Reproductive Tract Infections | Infections | Diseases | Macroeconomic Factors | Economic Factors | Program Sustainability | Program Evaluation
Document Number: 308937


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