Resources for Additional Research
The reports in this section represent seminal documents in the field of international reproductive health. These reports have been used to set standards, summarize previous research and programming efforts, and establish goals for the future.
Adding It Up: The Benefits of Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health Care (2004)
Alan Guttmacher Institute
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/covers/addingitup.html
Summary: This report assesses the economic benefits and impact of investing in reproductive health services in developing countries. (Accessed August 18, 2004)
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Adolescent and Youth Reproductive Health in the Asia and Near East Region (2003)
POLICY Project
http://www.policyproject.com/pubs/arh.cfm
Summary: This report provides assessments of adolescent reproductive health in thirteen Asian and Near Eastern countries, which represent diverse populations and cultures. The report highlights the reproductive health status of adolescents and youth in each country. (Accessed August 18, 2004)
Languages: English
Family Planning and Reproductive Health Commodities in Kenya. Background Information for Policymakers (2003)
RTI International
http://www.rti.org/pubs/Kenya_Family_Planning.pdf
Summary: This report from the Kenyan Ministry of Health explores family planning challenges and ways to address them. It includes information on the mechanics of contraceptive methods, trends in family planning, and identifies priority issues and strategic planning for contraceptive commodities in Kenya. (A ccessed August 18, 2004)
Languages: English
Guidelines Produced by the FIGO Committee for the Study of Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women’s Health (2003)
International Federation of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FIGO)
http://www.figo.org/default.asp?id=6000
Summary: These guidelines by the FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health explore reproductive health ethics. The carefully researched guidelines can be accepted by membership organizations or used for debate. (Accessed August 18, 2004)
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Midwives Deliver Postabortion Care Services in Ghana (Vol. 1, No. 1) (1997)
Ipas
English: http://www.ipas.org/publications/en/dialogue/volume1_number1.pdf
Spanish: http://www.ipas.org/spanish/publications/dialogue/volume1_number1_es.pdf
Summary: This newsletter focuses on a research project which examined the safety, feasibility, and acceptability of training midwives to provide postabortion care in Ghana. (Accessed August 20, 2004)
Languages: English, Spanish
Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (1994)
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
http://www.unfpa.org/icpd/icpd_poa.htm#ch7
Summary: At the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo, 179 countries agreed that population and development are inextricably linked and that empowering women and meeting people's needs for education and health, including reproductive health, are necessary for both individual advancement and balanced development. The conference adopted a 20-year Programme of Action, which focused on individuals' needs and rights, rather than on achieving demographic targets. (Accessed August 18, 2004)
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Programming for Male Involvement in Reproductive Health (2002)
The World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.who.int/reproductive-health/publications/rhr02_3_male_involvement_in_rh/male-involvement.pdf
Summary: This report reviews strategies for involving men in reproductive health programs including prevention and treatment of STIs, family planning, safe motherhood, and future directions. (Accessed August 18, 2004)
Languages: English
Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Health in Central and Eastern Europe (2002)
ASTRA Network
http://www.astra.org.pl/astra_network_online.htm
Summary: This mini-report utilizes the definitions of reproductive health and rights outlined in the International Conference on Population and Development resolutions to detail the current status of sexual and reproductive health and rights in Central and Eastern Europe. It also provides policy strategies to address specific areas of reproductive health including family planning, abortion, adolescents, sexually transmitted infections, and sexual abuse and violence against women. (Accessed August 13, 2004)
Languages: English
Skilled Care During Childbirth: Information Kit (2003)
Safe Motherhood Initiative
http://www.safemotherhood.org/resources/publications.html
Summary: This information kit contains a Policy Brief, Information Booklet, and Country Profiles. The Policy Brief defines key terms, presents benefits of government investment in skilled care, and assesses the impact skilled care can have in reducing maternal mortality. The Information Booklet provides key issues for expanding skilled care policies and programs. The Country Profiles describe Botswana, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Tunisia and their strategies for improving skilled care during childbirth. (Accessed August 18, 2004)
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Technical Notes: Reproductive Health (2000)
Inter-American Development Bank
http://www.iadb.org/sds/WID/publication/publication_679_2526_e.htm
Summary: These technical notes describe reproductive health in Latin America and the Caribbean. Some of the topics covered include cost-effectiveness, health sector reform, innovative programming in reproductive health and adolescent pregnancy. The notes can be used as a reference to design programs and policies on sexual and reproductive health. (Accessed August 18, 2004)
Languages: English
What Works: A Policy and Program Guide to the Evidence on Family Planning, Safe Motherhood, and STI/HIV/AIDS Interventions: Module 1: Safe Motherhood (2003)
POLICY Project
http://www.policyproject.com/abstract.cfm/1295
Summary: This publication for policymakers and maternal health advocates presents a comprehensive review of evidence-based interventions for improving maternal health in developing countries. A broad range of topics such as labor and delivery, pre-pregnancy care, postnatal care, and policy and program issues are included. (Accessed August 18, 2004)
Languages: English
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