1.  Title: Doorways I: student training manual on school-related gender-based violence prevention and response. Author: DevTech Systems. Safe Schools Program Source: Arlington, Virginia, DevTech Systems, 2009 Mar. v, 196 p. (USAID Contract No. GEW-I-02-02-00019-00) Abstract: This manual was designed for students to improve their resiliency and self-efficacy and to help them prevent and respond to school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV). Language: English Keywords: DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | SUMMARY REPORT | MANUAL | USAID | YOUTH | CHILDREN | HUMAN RIGHTS | CHILD HEALTH | VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN | VIOLENCE | PHYSICAL ABUSE | PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS | SOCIAL CHANGE | BEHAVIOR CHANGE | SOCIAL MOBILIZATION | HIV PREVENTION | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Health | Domestic Violence | Crime | Social Problems | Behavior | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases Document Number: 339981 |
| 2. Title: Family Health International's Site Identification and Development Initiative (SIDI). Author: Family Health International [FHI] Source: [Research Triangle Park, North Carolina], FHI, [2009]. [3] p. (Research Briefs on HIV Prevention) Abstract: Successful HIV prevention research requires the participation of tens of thousands of women and men at risk for HIV infection. Ultimately, success hinges on the development of multiple international research sites. To increase the number and readiness of such sites, Family Health International (FHI) began the Site Identification and Development Initiative (SIDI) in July 2006. Language: English Keywords: AFRICA | ASIA | PROGRESS REPORT | CLINICAL RESEARCH | HIV PREVENTION | INCIDENCE | NEEDS | USAID | GOALS | STANDARDS | Developing Countries | Research Methodology | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Measurement | Economic Factors | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Planning | Organization and Administration Document Number: 331712 |
| 3. 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 |
| 4. Title: After receiving USAID | DELIVER Project logistics training, access to health products improves in Nepal. Author: John Snow [JSI]. DELIVER Source: Arlington, Virginia, JSI, DELIVER, 2009 Jul. [2] p. (Success Story) Abstract: Just three years ago, under the previous health commodity distribution system in Nepal, the average stockout rate for family planning was 8.2 percent; for maternal and child health commodities it was 22.9 percent. Many women and children did not have the health commodities they needed. To prevent stockouts and to increase the availability of health commodities nationwide, the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT partnered with the Government of Nepal / Ministry of Health and Population (Logistics Management Division / Department of Health Services [LMD / DOHS]) and others to develop a series of logistics training programs. The goal was to create an efficient pull system that the country could use to manage stock levels at all health facilities. The project and the LMD collaborated to successfully implement two training programs -- one for community logistics and one for web-based logistics management information systems (LMISs). Conducted by the Nepali government, the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, and their partners, these trainings taught community and district health workers how to improve the national health commodity logistics system and how to ease the transition to the new district-level pull system, which allows each health facility to determine the amount of stock that it needs to order. As a result, after 25 of the poorly performing districts participated in the training programs, stockouts of key commodities in their health facilities -- condoms, vitamin A capsules, iron tablets, cotrimoxazole, oral rehydration salt, and oxytocin decreased, while product availability for the end user increased. (Excerpt) Language: English Keywords: NEPAL | SUMMARY REPORT | COMMUNITY-BASED DISTRIBUTION WORKERS | USAID | LOGISTICS | DISTRIBUTIONAL ACTIVITIES | TRAINING PROGRAMS | INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS | INTERNET | HEALTH FACILITIES | PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT | Developing Countries | Asia, Southern | Asia | Community Workers | Health Personnel | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Management | Organization and Administration | Program Activities | Programs | Education | Data Storage and Retrieval | Information Processing | Information | Information Networks | Communication Document Number: 331664 |
| 5. Title: The logistics handbook: A practical guide for supply chain managers in family planning and health programs. Author: John Snow [JSI]. DELIVER Source: Arlington, Virginia, JSI, DELIVER, 2009 Jul. 182 p. (USAID Contract No. GPO-I-01-06-00007-00) Oringinally published in 2004. Abstract: The Logistics Handbook includes the major aspects of logistics management with an emphasis on contraceptive supplies. The text should be helpful to managers who work with supplies every day as well as managers who assess and design logistics systems for entire programs. Policymakers may find the text useful in exploring the inputs needed to create an effective logistics system. Key terms and concepts are clearly defined and explained, and the design and implementation of management information systems and inventory control are discussed in detail. Storage and quality control practices are also discussed, and overviews of forecasting and procurement processes are included. Language: English Keywords: DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | MANUAL | USAID | FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMS | LOGISTICS | CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS | DRUGS | INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS | RECORDS | QUALITY CONTROL | MONITORING | STORAGE AND WAREHOUSES | IMPLEMENTATION | PLANNING | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Family Planning | Management | Organization and Administration | Contraception | Treatment | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Data Storage and Retrieval | Information Processing | Information | Evaluation | Programs Document Number: 331681 |
| 6. Title: Spatial analysis of logistics indicator data for health commodities. Author: John Snow [JSI]. DELIVER Source: Arlington, Virginia, JSI, DELIVER, 2009 Jul. 6 p. Abstract: The USAID | DELIVER PROJECT has developed robust monitoring and evaluation tools to quantitatively and qualitatively assess the performance of logistics systems for essential health commodities. The purpose of this paper is to explore how analysis of stock indicators by location provides added value to these data sets, through a relatively minor investment in GPS devices and GIS software. Beginning with visual examination of logistics indicator data within a geographic context and progressing to network analysis, each of the spatial analysis methods presented in this paper presents its own set of strengths and weaknesses, yet they all excel in providing insights into the logistics system that might not otherwise be understood or even observed by simply looking at tabular data of stock levels for different facilities in the health system. Since a logistics system is inherently a geographically heterogeneous entity, using cartographic and spatial analysis tools may prove to be a crucial asset in assisting managers to identify key questions related to the performance of the logistics system and focus on potential causes and solutions. Moving forward, it will be useful to build off of the descriptive strengths of the spatial analysis methods described herein and begin building more robust statistical models that measure correlation between different components of the logistics system and commodity availability, while still accounting for the geographical variability of the data. (Excerpts) Language: English Keywords: ZAMBIA | PARAGUAY | SUMMARY REPORT | PILOT PROJECTS | DATA COLLECTION | DATA ANALYSIS | USAID | LOGISTICS | GEOGRAPHY | INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS | DISTANCE | STREETS AND ROADS | Developing Countries | Africa, Southern | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | South America, Central | South America | Latin America | Americas | Studies | Research Methodology | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Management | Organization and Administration | Social Sciences | Science | Data Storage and Retrieval | Information Processing | Information | Geographic Factors | Population | Transportation | Economic Factors Document Number: 331660 |
| 7. Title: USAID | DELIVER Project. No product? No program. Logistics for health. Author: John Snow [JSI]. DELIVER Source: Arlington, Virginia, JSI, DELIVER, 2009 Aug. [2] p. Abstract: The USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded project, works with national and international partners to increase the availability of essential health commodities for customers around the world. The project strengthens in-country supply chains and the host country's ability to manage them; works with partners to create a supportive policy environment for health commodities; and, upon request, procures and delivers health commodities. We work with a wide range of health products -- contraceptives and condoms; essential drugs; and select commodities for HIV and AIDS, laboratories, malaria, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and avian influenza (AI). (Excerpt) Language: English Keywords: GLOBAL | SUMMARY REPORT | USAID | DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE | LOGISTICS | TRANSPORTATION | CONDOMS | DRUGS | INFLUENZA | MALARIA PREVENTION | BED NETS | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Health | Management | Organization and Administration | Economic Factors | Barrier Methods | Contraceptive Methods | Contraception | Family Planning | Treatment | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Malaria | Parasitic Diseases | Parasite Control | Public Health Document Number: 331661 |
| 9. Title: Voluntary population planning activities -- supplemental requirements (January 2009) [letter] Author: United States. Agency for International Development [USAID]. Bureau for Management. Office of Acquisition and Assistance Source: Washington, D.C., USAID, Bureau for Management, Office of Acquisition and Assistance, 2009 Jan 26. [5] p. Abstract: The purpose of this letter is to amend the Standard provisions of all grants and cooperative agreements involving any aspect of voluntary population planning activities and which contain the provision VOLUNTARY POPULATION PLANNING ACTIVITIES - SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS (May 2006). This provision is deleted and replaced by the new provision VOLUNTARY POPULATION PLANNING ACTIVITIES - SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS (January 2009) which removes the conditions relating to the Mexico City Policy that were set forth in the May 2006 version of the provision. (Excerpt) Language: English Keywords: DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | GOVERNMENT PUBLICATION | RECOMMENDATIONS | EVALUATION | POLICYMAKERS | USAID | STANDARDIZATION | GRANTS | POPULATION POLICY | FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM EVALUATION | INCENTIVES | FAMILY PLANNING POLICY | CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS | ABORTION LAW | STERILIZATION, SEXUAL | Administrative Personnel | Organization and Administration | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Data Adjustment | Research Methodology | Financial Activities | Economic Factors | Social Policy | Policy | Family Planning Programs | Family Planning | Contraception | Fertility Control, Postconception Document Number: 331346 Notification |
| 10. Title: WHO / USAID / FHI Technical Consultation: Expanding Access to Injectable Contraception, 15-17 June 2009, Room M405, WHO, Geneva. Author: World Health Organization [WHO]; United States. Agency for International Development [USAID]; Family Health International [FHI] Source: [Unpublished] 2009. 5 p. Abstract: The agenda for the consultation is presented. The objectives of the consultation were: To review systematically the evidence and programmatic experience on interventions designed to expand access to / provision of contraceptive injectables, focusing on non clinic-based services and programs; To reach conclusions on issues: (a) for which evidence is consistent and strong; (b) for which evidence is mixed; and (c) for which evidence is marginal or entirely lacking and, thus requires additional research; To document discussions and conclusions of the Consultation, including policy and program implications, and to disseminate these widely. Language: English Keywords: GLOBAL | TABLES AND CHARTS | CONFERENCES AND CONGRESSES | WHO | USAID | INJECTABLES | CONTRACEPTIVE AVAILABILITY | INTERVENTIONS | NEEDS | COMMUNITY-BASED DISTRIBUTION | CONTRACEPTION CONTINUATION | UN | International Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Government Agencies | Contraceptive Methods | Contraception | Family Planning | Programs | Organization and Administration | Economic Factors | Nonclinical Distribution | Distributional Activities | Program Activities | Contraceptive Usage Document Number: 331853 |
| 11. Title: Malawi. Laboratory services and supply chain assessment. Author: Butao D; Felling B; Msipa P Source: Arlington, Virginia, John Snow [JSI], DELIVER, 2009 Feb. [95] p. (USAID Contract No. GPO-I-01-06-00007-00) Abstract: In January and February 2009, the Ministry of Health (MOH), with technical assistance from the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, Task Order 1, conducted an assessment of laboratory services and the management of the supply chain for laboratory commodities and equipment in government and Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) health facilities in Malawi. The assessment’s overall objective was to provide the MOH with information on the current status of laboratory services and the supporting supply chain that could be used to develop the Five-Year Strategic Laboratory Plan. During the assessment, a quantitative baseline was established on which to measure future improvements to laboratory services and the supporting supply chain. This report presents the methodology and findings of the assessment, as well as recommendations to improve the supply chain to support laboratory services in Malawi. Language: English Keywords: MALAWI | EVALUATION REPORT | GOVERNMENT AGENCIES | USAID | LABORATORY | LOGISTICS | EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS | QUALITY CONTROL | STORAGE AND WAREHOUSES | TRANSPORTATION | PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT | Africa, Southern | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Developing Countries | Evaluation | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Management | Organization and Administration | Data Storage and Retrieval | Information Processing | Information | Economic Factors Document Number: 331662 |
| 12. Title: Zambia: National long term forecasting and quantification for family planning commodities, 2009-2015. Author: Bwembya M; Mbewe RK Source: Arlington, Virginia, John Snow [JSI], DELIVER, 2009. 23 p. (USAID Contract No. GPO-I-01-06-00007-00) Abstract: In December 2008, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Society for Family Health (SFH), with technical assistance from the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, conducted a national long term quantification of contraceptive needs from 2009 -2015. The quantification's overall objective was to calculate the contraceptive requirements for each year of the forecast period and to use those requirements to mobilize resources for the country to support contraceptive commodity security. This report presents the findings of the quantification as well as the methodology used and assumptions made to arrive at these findings. Language: English Keywords: ZAMBIA | SUMMARY REPORT | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | USAID | NEEDS ASSESSMENT | CONTRACEPTIVE PREVALENCE | CONTRACEPTIVE SECURITY | COLD CHAIN | LOGISTICS | FUNDS | Developing Countries | Africa, Southern | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Programs | Organization and Administration | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Evaluation | Contraceptive Usage | Contraception | Family Planning | Contraceptive Availability | Management | Financial Activities | Economic Factors Document Number: 331474 |
| 13. Title: Guinea. Village health committees drive family planning uptake: communities play lead role in increased acceptability, availability. Author: Diakite O; Keita DR; Mwebesa W Source: Washington, D.C., Core Group, [2009]. 8 p. Abstract: This document highlights the Village Health Committee (VHC), a vital player in the child survival project and the integration of family planning work within Save the Children's portfolio in Guinea. The document briefly describes the committee's purpose, membership, and tasks. It focuses on a handful of the people and activities that exemplified the VHCs' unique role in ensuring that family planning was not only accessible but acceptable to the villagers they served. The document concludes with some outcomes of Save the Children's family planning component in Mandiana and Kouroussa. In effect, the VHCs' stellar success in building demand for contraception (when coupled with modest investments in existing health workers' ability to supply modern methods) resulted in a sustained increase in the use of contraception in the project zone. Language: English Keywords: GUINEA | PROGRESS REPORT | EVALUATION | COMMUNITY | RURAL POPULATION | USAID | COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES | DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE | PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY | QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE | PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT | RURAL HEALTH SERVICES | FAMILY PLANNING | HEALTH SERVICES EVALUATION | PROGRAM ACCEPTABILITY | Developing Countries | Africa, Western | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Residence Characteristics | Population Distribution | Geographic Factors | Population | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Primary Health Care | Health Services | Health | Program Evaluation | Programs | Organization and Administration | Management Document Number: 325193 |
14.  Peer Reviewed Title: International family-planning budgets in the "new US" era. Author: Gillespie D; Maguire ES; Neuse M; Sinding SW; Speidel JJ Source: Lancet. 2009 May 2;373(9674):1505-7. Abstract: Anticipating major shifts in the political complexion of Washington as a result of the 2008 Presidential election, we, as five former directors of the US Agency for International Development's (USAID) population and reproductive health programme, recently issued a report as part of an effort to increase USAID's stagnant family-planning budget. Our evidence-based report, Making the case for international family planning, recommends an increase from the present level of US$457 million to $1.2 billion in 2010, with modest further annual increases thereafter. With dramatic political shift in Washington, we are optimistic that our message will resonate well in the new policy environment. We have no illusions about the treacherous political terrain of reproductive health in the USA. However, we are much encouraged by President Obama's commitment to bring science back into the service of public policy, his efforts to find common ground in the national debate about abortion, and his and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's determination to make international development cooperation and women's rights far more prominent features of US foreign policy. (excerpt) Language: English Keywords: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | CRITIQUE | USAID | FAMILY PLANNING | FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | POLITICAL FACTORS | HEALTH POLICY | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | SOCIAL SCIENCES | FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMS | PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS | Developed Countries | North America | Americas | Government Agencies | Organizations | Sociocultural Factors | Economic Factors | Policy | Health | Science | Program Evaluation | Programs | Organization and Administration Document Number: 341020 |
| 15. Title: A day in the life. Logistics support officers in Bangladesh. Author: Ness S Source: Arlington, Virginia, John Snow [JSI], DELIVER, 2009 May. 3 p. Abstract: USAID | DELIVER PROJECT staff member Sylvia Ness gives a first hand account of the importance of Logistics Support Officers in Bangladesh. Language: English Keywords: BANGLADESH | CRITIQUE | FIELD WORKERS | LOGISTICS | USAID | RECORDS | STORAGE AND WAREHOUSES | INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS | TRAINING ACTIVITIES | ON-THE-JOB TRAINING | Developing Countries | Asia, Southern | Asia | Health Personnel | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Management | Organization and Administration | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Information Processing | Information | Data Storage and Retrieval | Training Programs | Education Document Number: 331673 |
| 16. Title: Mexico City Policy and assistance for voluntary population planning [memorandum] Author: Obama BH Source: Washington, D.C., White House, 2009 Jan 23. [2] p. Abstract: Memorandum for the Secretary of State and the administrator of the United States Agency for International Development with appended statement of President Barack Obama on rescinding the Mexico City policy, including the following: "It is clear that the provisions of the Mexico City Policy are unnecessarily broad and unwarranted under current law, and for the past eight years, they have undermined efforts to promote safe and effective voluntary family planning in developing countries. For these reasons, it is right for us to rescind this policy and restore critical efforts to protect and empower women and promote global economic development.", The White House, Office of the Press Secretary (23 Jan 2009). White House press statement appended 31 Mar 2009. (Excerpts) Language: English Keywords: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | GOVERNMENT PUBLICATION | NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS | GOVERNMENT AGENCIES | GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS | ABORTION LAW | FAMILY PLANNING POLICY | FOREIGN AID | USAID | GRANTS | STANDARDS | POPULATION POLICY | Developed Countries | North America | Americas | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Administrative Personnel | Organization and Administration | Fertility Control, Postconception | Family Planning | Social Policy | Policy | Financial Activities | Economic Factors | Research Methodology Document Number: 331358 Notification |
| 17. Title: Making the case for U.S. international family planning assistance. Author: Speidel JJ; Sinding S; Gillespie D; Maguire E; Neuse M Source: [Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Ipas], 2009 Jan. 15 p. (Report) Abstract: This report documents the urgent need for greater U.S. assistance to family planning programs in the developing world and recommends targeted investment in such programs, primarily through the U.S. Agency for International Development. Five former directors of the Population and Reproductive Health Program of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) issue a call for renewed U.S. political and financial commitment to international family planning programs. USAID has been the largest donor to international population and family planning efforts and a transformative source of leadership and innovation in the field. Its professional staff and technical resources are unparalleled among donor agencies. However, its funding peaked in 1995 and has declined in real terms ever since, even as the worldwide demand for family planning and other reproductive health services has grown. As a result, many successful programs in developing countries have stagnated and global fertility decline has slowed. At the beginning of a new administration and a new Congress, it is time to reverse the decline in U.S. political and financial commitment to this field of signature U.S. leadership and accomplishment, to satisfy the unmet need for services, and to improve women's reproductive health worldwide. We estimate that USAID's population budget should be increased to $1.2 billion. (Excerpts) Language: English Keywords: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | RECOMMENDATIONS | EVALUATION REPORT | EVALUATION | POLICYMAKERS | FAMILY PLANNING | FOREIGN AID | USAID | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | FAMILY PLANNING POLICY | POPULATION POLICY | GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS | GOVERNMENT FINANCING | Developed Countries | North America | Americas | Administrative Personnel | Organization and Administration | Financial Activities | Economic Factors | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Health | Social Policy | Policy | Programs Document Number: 331360 |
| 18. Title: Transporting, storing, and handling malaria rapid diagnostic tests at central and peripheral storage facilities. Author: World Health Organization [WHO], Regional Office for the Western Pacific; John Snow [JSI]. DELIVER; Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics [FIND]; Roll Back Malaria Partnership; United States. President's Malaria Initiative Source: Arlington, Virginia, John Snow [JSI], DELIVER, 2009 Jul. [35] p. (USAID Contract No. GPO-I-03-06-00007-00) Abstract: The publication is intended for staff at central and peripheral storage facilities that use malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). It describes the basic principles for management and storage of RDT stock, and it outlines practical solutions for protecting RDTs against high temperatures during storage and transport. It also describes how to manage waste generated from RDT use. Language: English Keywords: DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | SUMMARY REPORT | MANUAL | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | USAID | MALARIA PREVENTION | TREATMENT | ANTIMALARIAL DRUGS | IMPLEMENTATION | LOGISTICS | PHARMACY DISTRIBUTION | SAFETY | QUALITY CONTROL | TESTING | EXAMINATIONS AND DIAGNOSES | PROGRAM ACTIVITIES | Programs | Organization and Administration | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Malaria | Parasitic Diseases | Diseases | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Management | Nonclinical Distribution | Distributional Activities | Public Health | Measurement | Research Methodology Document Number: 331476 |
| 19. Title: Private Sector Mobilization for Family Health (PRISM). Year 4 annual report, 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2008. Contract No. 492-C-00-04-0036-00. Author: Chemonics International Source: [Manila], Philippines, Chemonics International, 2008 Nov 15. 81 p. (USAID Contract No. 492-C-00-04-0036-00) Abstract: The Private Sector Mobilization for Family Health (PRISM) project successfully completed the fourth of its five years with most targets accomplished and many activities yielding valuable lessons and new capacities for increasing private sector responses to meeting family health needs of Filipinos. PRISM has generated results from engaging the private sector to take advantage of commercial opportunities in providing family health goods and services to the market through the following: Workplace-based family health services at 500 companies and cooperatives, 365 of which have signed letters of commitment; Commercial sales of four low-priced contraceptives by pharmaceutical companies; Community-based health services of 213 private-practice midwives; Synergistic combinations of these three elements (workplace programs, commercial pharmaceutical market, midwives in private practice (PPMs)) in 33 provinces and cities. (Excerpt) Language: English Keywords: PHILIPPINES | ANNUAL REPORT | USAID | SOCIAL MOBILIZATION | PRIVATE SECTOR | PRIMARY HEALTH CARE | HEALTH SERVICES | NEEDS | CONTRACEPTIVE PREVALENCE | CONTRACEPTIVE USAGE | COUNSELING | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | FAMILY PLANNING | WORKPLACE | MATERNAL-CHILD HEALTH SERVICES | CHILD HEALTH | FUNDS | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | Developing Countries | Asia, Southeastern | Asia | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Social Change | Macroeconomic Factors | Economic Factors | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Contraception | Clinic Activities | Program Activities | Programs | Organization and Administration | Employment | Financial Activities Document Number: 331438 |
| 20. Title: Analysis of the operational policy barriers to financing and procuring contraceptives in Malawi. Author: Constella Futures. Health Policy Initiative; John Snow [JSI]. DELIVER Source: Washington, D.C., Health Policy Initiative, Constella Futures, 2008 Jun. :viii, 23 p.. viii, 23 p. (USAID Contract No. GPO-I-01-05-00040-00USAID Contract No. GPO-I-01-06-00007-00) Abstract: Contraceptive security exists when every person can choose, obtain, and use high-quality contraceptives whenever they need them. Two of the most important factors in achieving contraceptive security are adequate financing and efficient contraceptive procurement mechanisms. The USAID | Health Policy Initiative and USAID | DELIVER Project are working together to develop a methodology for identifying operational policy barriers in the financing and procurement of family planning (FP) products. The goal is to help national governments, donors, and other key stakeholders improve the policy environment for contraceptive security. This report presents the findings from a pilot study the two projects conducted in Malawi to test this methodology. Language: English Keywords: MALAWI | METHODOLOGICAL STUDIES | OPERATIONS RESEARCH | PILOT PROJECTS | DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH SURVEYS | PRIVATE SECTOR | USAID | GOVERNMENT FINANCING | FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | CONTRACEPTIVE AVAILABILITY | EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | LOGISTICS | CONTRACEPTIVE PREVALENCE | DECENTRALIZATION | CAPACITY BUILDING | Africa, Southern | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Developing Countries | Program Evaluation | Programs | Organization and Administration | Research Methodology | Studies | Demographic Surveys | Population Dynamics | Demographic Factors | Population | Macroeconomic Factors | Economic Factors | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Contraception | Family Planning | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Management | Contraceptive Usage | Program Sustainability Document Number: 308944 |
| 21. Title: Sakhi Saheli -- promoting gender equity and empowering young women: a training manual. Author: CORO for Literacy; Population Council. Horizons Source: New Delhi, India, Population Council, 2008. [130] p. (USAID Cooperative Agreement No. HRN-A-000-97-00012-00) Abstract: The Sakhi Saheli program was adapted from Instituto Promundo's Program M by CORO and Horizons/ Population Council as part of a larger research study aimed at reducing HIV risk among young men and women by addressing gender norms. In earlier phases of the study, the Yaari Dosti program with young men was piloted and evaluated leading to the work with young women in the last phase by piloting the Sakhi Saheli program. At the start of the Sakhi Saheli program, CORO and Horizons undertook qualitative research to explore young women's construction and expression of femininity and masculinity in two urban slum communities in Mumbai. A team of peer leaders from CORO was intensively trained in data collection methods to undertake social mapping, in-depth interviews and group discussions with girls and women aged 16-24 years and key informants such as parents, community elders and teachers. The peer leaders were engaged in interpreting and analysing research findings, under the guidance of the researchers. This training manual was prepared through a two-year-long participatory process undertaken in Mumbai, India. Young women were engaged as leaders in the design and implementation of program activities, which were subsequently validated through community-based research in selected urban slum communities in India. This manual aims to promote critical reflection on the social construction of gender that promotes inequality and women's vulnerabilities, and to create support for challenging these norms so as to enhance women's adoption of risk reduction practices. The manual is aimed at peer educators, community and health educators, teachers and/or other professionals working, with young women aged 16 to 24 years. Each section includes a series of educational activities based on participatory methods including role plays, games and interactive activities aimed at engaging young women in discussion, debate and critical thinking. (excerpt) Language: English Keywords: DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | MANUAL | EVALUATION | WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT | ADOLESCENTS, FEMALE | GENDER ISSUES | WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT | MOTHERS | INEQUALITIES | USAID | PERSONHOOD | SEX DISCRIMINATION | SEX EDUCATION | HEALTH EDUCATION | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | Economic Development | Economic Factors | Adolescents | Youth | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Sociocultural Factors | Women's Status | Socioeconomic Factors | Parents | Family Relationships | Family Characteristics | Family and Household | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Human Rights | Social Discrimination | Social Problems | Education | Crime Document Number: 326011 |
| 22. Title: Yemen Cross-Sectoral Youth Assessment: Final report. Author: Education Development Center. EQUIP3 / Youth Trust Consortium Source: [Sana'a], Yemen, Education Development Center, EQUIP3 / Youth Trust Consortium, 2008 Nov. 133 p. (USAID Associate Award No. 279-A-00-08-00023-00) Abstract: The Yemen Stability Initiative works with disaffected, disenfranchised vulnerable youth ages 15-24 through programs to increase their civic participation, life skills competence, health, and livelihood opportunities and to help them combat violent extremism. Language: English Keywords: YEMEN | SUMMARY REPORT | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | INTERVIEWS | YOUTH | SCHOOL AGE POPULATION | EDUCATION | VIOLENCE | SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS | SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS | UNEMPLOYMENT | POVERTY | INEQUALITIES | GENDER ISSUES | MASS MEDIA | RELIGIOUS ASPECTS | YOUTH PROGRAMS | USAID | Developing Countries | Middle East | Data Collection | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Behavior | Economic Factors | Employment | Macroeconomic Factors | Communication | Religion | Programs | Organization and Administration | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors Document Number: 331380 |
| 23. Title: Cellulose sulfate ruled out as a microbicide candidate. Author: Family Health International [FHI] Source: [Research Triangle Park, North Carolina], FHI, [2008]. [1] p. (Research Briefs on HIV Prevention) Abstract: Final results are available from a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of cellulose sulfate as a vaginal microbicide. Recently reported in The New England Journal of Medicine, they confirm that cellulose sulfate is unlikely to prevent the transmission of HIV and might even increase a woman's risk of HIV infection. Language: English Keywords: AFRICA | INDIA | SUMMARY REPORT | CLINICAL TRIALS | CONTROL GROUPS | MICROBICIDES | USAID | HIV PREVENTION | SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE PREVENTION | Developing Countries | Asia, Southern | Asia | Clinical Research | Research Methodology | Drugs | Treatment | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Reproductive Tract Infections | Infections Document Number: 331715 |
| 24. Title: HIV-prevention studies of SAVVY vaginal gel stopped because of futility. Author: Family Health International [FHI] Source: [Research Triangle Park, North Carolina], FHI, [2008]. [2] p. (Research Briefs on HIV Prevention) Abstract: Final results are now available for two clinical trials -- one in Nigeria and one in Ghana -- that were closed early because a low incidence of HIV among the participants prevented scientists from detecting an effect of the SAVVY candidate microbicide. For statistical reasons, a continuation of either study could not have established SAVVY's ability to prevent HIV infections. Language: English Keywords: NIGERIA | GHANA | SUMMARY REPORT | CLINICAL TRIALS | MICROBICIDES | USAID | VAGINAL GEL | HIV PREVENTION | SIDE EFFECTS | CONDOM USE | Developing Countries | Africa, Western | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Clinical Research | Research Methodology | Drugs | Treatment | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Vaginal Spermicides | Contraceptive Methods | Contraception | Family Planning | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Risk Reduction Behavior | Behavior Document Number: 331717 |
| 25. Title: Imaging techniques may help characterize vaginal microbicides. Author: Family Health International [FHI] Source: [Research Triangle Park, North Carolina], FHI, [2008]. [2] p. (Research Briefs on HIV Prevention) Abstract: A study conducted by CONRAD and its partners shows that three different imaging techniques provide valuable information about the movement of a vaginal gel inside a woman's vagina. This information may be particularly useful in the development of a vaginal microbicide to prevent HIV. Language: English Keywords: GLOBAL | SUMMARY REPORT | CLINICAL RESEARCH | MICROBICIDES | USAID | VAGINAL GEL | VAGINA | CERVIX | HIV PREVENTION | BODY WEIGHT | PARITY | Research Methodology | Drugs | Treatment | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Vaginal Spermicides | Contraceptive Methods | Contraception | Family Planning | Genitalia, Female | Genitalia | Urogenital System | Physiology | Biology | Uterus | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Fertility Measurements | Fertility | Population Dynamics | Demographic Factors | Population Document Number: 331716 |
| 26. Title: Inconclusive results of cellulose sulfate microbicide trial. Author: Family Health International [FHI] Source: [Research Triangle Park, North Carolina], FHI, [2008]. [1] p. Abstract: A Nigerian trial evaluating the potential of 6-percent cellulose sulfate gel as a vaginal microbicide was stopped before conclusive evidence could be obtained about the product's efficacy. Language: English Keywords: NIGERIA | AFRICA | INDIA | SUMMARY REPORT | CLINICAL TRIALS | MICROBICIDES | USAID | HIV PREVENTION | SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE PREVENTION | Developing Countries | Africa, Western | Africa, Sub Saharan | Asia, Southern | Asia | Clinical Research | Research Methodology | Drugs | Treatment | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Reproductive Tract Infections | Infections Document Number: 331713 |
| 27. Title: Lime juice not a viable microbicide candidate. Author: Family Health International [FHI] Source: [Research Triangle Park, North Carolina], FHI, [2008]. [1] p. (Research Briefs on HIV Prevention) Abstract: Women in Nigeria have reported applying lime juice intravaginally to protect themselves against HIV infection. However, results from the first randomized controlled safety trial of intravaginal lime juice suggest that the juice damages the epithelial cells of the vagina when applied in concentrations of 50 percent or more. Language: English Keywords: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | SUMMARY REPORT | CLINICAL TRIALS | CONTROL GROUPS | MICROBICIDES | TRADITIONAL HEALTH PRACTICES | USAID | HIV PREVENTION | GENITAL EFFECTS, FEMALE | Developed Countries | North America | Americas | Clinical Research | Research Methodology | Drugs | Treatment | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Culture | Sociocultural Factors | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Genitalia, Female | Genitalia | Urogenital System | Physiology | Biology Document Number: 331714 |
| 28. Title: Interim report, July 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007, Contraceptive and Reproductive Health Technologies Research and Utilization Program. Cooperative Agreement GPO-A-00-05-00022-00. Author: Family Health International [FHI]. Contraceptive and Reproductive Health Technologies Research and Utilization Program [CRTU] Source: Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, FHI, CRTU, [2008]. [227] p. (USAID Cooperative Agreement No. GPO-A-00-05-00022-00) Abstract: This interim report covers work carried out by Family Health International (FHI) between July 1, 2007 and Decerrlber 31, 2007 under the Contraceptive and Reproductive Health Technologies and Research Utilization (CRTU) Cooperative Agreement with the United States Agency for International Development. The Agreement No. GPO-A-00-05-00022-00 was awarded to FHI on April 29, 2005 and covers a five-year program of work. We are currently in Year 3 of program implementation. Since its founding in 1971, Family Health International has worked with USAID to advance and support family planning and reproductive health programs worldwide. The CRTU Program continues this tradition with the goal of increasing the range of available choices and the use of safe, effective, acceptable, and affordable contraceptive methods and reproductive health technologies, including microbicides, delivered through high-quality family planning and reproductive health services in developing countries. A primary focus of the current cooperative agreement is research utilization. (Excerpt) Language: English Keywords: GLOBAL | PROGRESS REPORT | RESEARCH ACTIVITIES | USAID | FAMILY PLANNING | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS | MICROBICIDES | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | PRODUCT APPROVAL | HIV/FP INTEGRATION | PREVENTION OF MOTHER-TO-CHILD TRANSMISSION | COUNSELING | FUNDS | Research Methodology | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Health | Contraception | Drugs | Treatment | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Technology | Economic Factors | Legislation | Programs | Organization and Administration | Disease Transmission Control | Prevention and Control | Diseases | Clinic Activities | Program Activities | Financial Activities Document Number: 331620 |
| 29. Title: Checklist for screening clients who want to initiate contraceptive implants. Author: Family Health International [FHI]. Contraceptive and Reproductive HealthTechnologies Research and Utilization Program [CRTU] Source: [Research Triangle Park, North Carolina], Family Health International [FHI], CRTU, 2008. [3] p. (USAID Cooperative Agreement No. GPO-A-00-05-00022-00) Abstract: Family Health International's Contraceptive and Reproductive Health Technologies and Research Utilization (CRTU) program is pleased to announce the release of a new family planning checklist for screening clients who want to initiate the use of contraceptive implants. Contraceptive implants are matchstick-sized rods that contain progestin. Implanted beneath the skin of a woman's upper arm, the progestin is slowly released over 3 to 5 years. Contraceptive implants, such as Norplant, Jadelle, Sinoplant, and Implanon, are safe and effective for use by most women. For some women, implants are generally not recommended because of the presence of certain medical conditions, such as some liver tumors or breast cancer. This new checklist is designed to help health care providers screen clients for certain medical conditions to determine if they are appropriate candidates. The implants checklist is based on recommendations included in the Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (WHO MEC 2004; updated 2008). The checklist can be used by appropriately trained health care providers including nurses, nurse-midwives, nurse-practitioners, midwives, and physicians. Language: English Keywords: DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | RECOMMENDATIONS | EVALUATION | WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT | FAMILY PLANNING PERSONNEL | HEALTH PERSONNEL | CONTRACEPTIVE IMPLANTS | SCREENING | USAID | CONTRAINDICATIONS | PREGNANCY | QUESTIONNAIRES | Economic Development | Economic Factors | Family Planning Programs | Family Planning | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Contraceptive Methods | Contraception | Examinations and Diagnoses | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Treatment | Reproduction Document Number: 308939 |
| 30. Title: Safeguarding contraceptive security in Latin America and the Caribbean. Author: Futures Group International. Health Policy Initiative Source: Washington, D.C., Futures Group International, Health Policy Initiative, 2008 Sep. 4 p. (USAID Contract No. GPO-I-01-05-00040-00) This brief is also available in Spanish: Salvaguardando la Disponibilidad Asegurada de Insumos Anticonceptivos en America Latina y El Caribe at http://www.healthpolicyinitiative.com/index.cfm?ID=publications&get=pubID&pubID=605 Abstract: This brief describes HPI's contributions to the work of USAID's Regional Initiative on Contraceptive Security in Latin America and the Caribbean. It highlights key approaches and activities, outcomes to date, and provides an extensive list of resources. A CD-ROM companion to this brief is available. It contains all the resources, as well as supplemental materials. Language: English Keywords: LATIN AMERICA | CARIBBEAN | PROGRESS REPORT | RECOMMENDATIONS | DATA COLLECTION | COUPLES | USAID | CONTRACEPTIVE SECURITY | FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM EVALUATION | FAMILY PLANNING POLICY | CAPACITY BUILDING | LOGISTICS | EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | DECISION MAKING | Americas | Developing Countries | Research Methodology | Family Characteristics | Family and Household | Sociocultural Factors | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Contraceptive Availability | Contraception | Family Planning | Family Planning Programs | Population Policy | Social Policy | Policy | Program Sustainability | Programs | Organization and Administration | Management | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Behavior Document Number: 323063 |
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