The resources in this section were selected based on their utility for faculty and medical students working to strengthen the reproductive health content in their medical schools. The content areas represent a comprehensive perspective on reproductive health and include tools for curriculum development. These resources allow faculty and students to be flexible in designing independent courses and curricula or to supplement existing courses with new content. All resources listed here are free and accessible through the Internet (online) with the exception of the scientific journals. For readers without Internet or email access, we recommend using the mailing addresses in the Organizations section to request specific resources.
Focus on Safe Motherhood (No date)
German Foundation for World Population (DSW)
http://www.dsw-online.de/english/pdfs/RHI_Focus_onMotherhood.pdf
Summary: This fact sheet examines the factors that contribute to maternal mortality and morbidity as well the role that reproductive health services can play in prevention. (Accessed August 20, 2004)
Audience: Health care providers, program managers
Format: Fact sheet
Languages: English
HIV and Safe Motherhood (2000)
AIDS Action
http://www.aidsaction.info/hsm/index.html
Summary: This manual for providers in sub-Saharan Africa specifically addresses issues relating to pregnancy and HIV, including counseling, care during labor and delivery, mother-to-child transmission and breastfeeding. (Accessed August 20, 2004)
Audience: Health care professionals, program managers
Format: Manual
Languages: English
HIV Prevention in Maternal Health Services (2004)
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
EngenderHealth
http://www.engenderhealth.org/res/offc/hiv/prevention/index.html#programming
Summary: This manual focuses on integrating HIV/STI prevention into pregnancy and postpartum care. (Accessed August 20, 2004)
Audience: Health care providers, counselors, program managers, policymakers
Format: Manual, programming guide, trainer’ manual, key messages card
Languages: English
Implementing the Safe Motherhood Action Agenda: A Resource Guide (2000)
Safe Motherhood Initiative
http://www.safemotherhood.org/resources/publications.html
Summary: This Resource Guide provides summaries of materials, information on Web-based resources, and potential donor and technical assistance sources. (Accessed November 2, 2004)
Audience: Program managers, policymakers
Format: Resource guide, CD-ROM
Languages: English
Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth: A Guide for Midwifes and Doctors (2003)
World Health Organization
http://www.who.int/reproductive-health/impac/index.html
Summary: This technical manual for health care providers contains information on the management of pregnancy and childbirth and intervention strategies for various obstetric complications and emergencies.
Audience: Health care providers
Format: Manual, training guide
Languages: English, French
Promoting Quality Maternal and Newborn Care: A Reference Manual for Program Managers (1998)
White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood
English: http://www.whiteribbonalliance.com/pdf/wraqualitycareenglish.pdf
French: http://www.whiteribbonalliance.com/pdf/wraqualitycarefrench.pdf
Spanish: http://www.whiteribbonalliance.com/pdf/wraqualitycarespanish.pdf
Summary: This manual is intended to assist program managers in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating maternal health programs. Chapters include maternal and child mortality, pre-pregnancy and pregnancy factors, best practices, and lessons learned from country-specific programs. (Accessed August 20, 2004)
Audience: Health care providers, program managers, training facilitators
Format: Manual, tables
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Safe Motherhood Fact Sheets (1998)
Safe Motherhood Initiative
English: http://www.safemotherhood.org/resources/pdf/e_tech_facts.pdf
French: http://www.safemotherhood.org/resources/pdf/f_tech_facts.pdf
Spanish: http://www.safemotherhood.org/resources/pdf/s_tech_facts.pdf
Summary: These technical fact sheets include specific data, lessons learned, and recommendations for: Maternal Mortality, Safe Motherhood as a Matter of Human Rights and Social Justice, Safe Motherhood as a Vital Social and Economic Investment, Delay Marriage and First Birth, Every Pregnancy Faces Risks, Ensure Skilled Attendance at Delivery, Improve the Quality of Maternal Health Care, Improve Access to Maternal Health Services, Prevent Unwanted Pregnancy, Address Unsafe Abortion, and Measure Progress.
Audience: Program mangers, health care providers
Format: Fact sheets
Languages: English, French, Spanish
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