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.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
See also : HIV/AIDS
Clinical Proceedings: Advances in Cervical Cancer Prevention (2003)
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP)
http://www.arhp.org/healthcareproviders/cme/onlinecme/hpvcp/TOC.cfm?ID=334
Summary: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has been implicated as a chief risk factor for cervical cancer; HPV DNA is found in over 93% of these carcinomas. Recent developments in the field of cervical cancer screening, including liquid-based cervical cytologic testing and HPV DNA testing, have significant implications for the screening and management of cervical epithelial abnormalities. For example, with the introduction of HPV DNA testing, women and their clinicians have an objective measure of risk, allowing them to be more reassured in the case of a negative result. (Accessed March 28, 2005)
Audience: Health care providers
Format: Continuing medical education (CME) monograph
Languages: English
Health & Sexuality: Cervical Cancer Prevention and HPV DNA Testing (2005)
ARHP
http://www.arhp.org/healthcareproviders/onlinepublications/healthandsexuality/cervicalcancer/index.cfm
Summary : HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world, infecting an estimated 80 percent of sexually active women at some point in their lives, and probably as many men. For the majority of women who contract HPV, the body’s natural defenses are enough to beat the virus. But we now know that persistent infection with certain high-risk types of HPV actually causes cervical cancer. (Accessed March 28, 2005)
Audience: Health care providers, medical educators, clinic staff
Format: Magazine
Languages: English
Integrating STDs and AIDS Services into Family Planning Programs: Training Community Workers (1997)
The Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA)
http://www.cedpa.org/publications/pdf/integratingstds.html
Summary: This manual contains 13 modules on STDs/HIV/AIDS, communication and counseling, cultural and gender issues, and motivating behavior change. It was originally field-tested as a 13-session, 5-day workshop in Kenya for health care manager and community educators. (Accessed August 20, 2004)
Audience: Health care providers, program managers
Format: Manual, curriculum modules
Languages: English
Integration of HIV/STI Prevention, Sexuality, and Dual Protection in Family Planning Counseling: A Training Manual (2002)
EngenderHealth
http://www.engenderhealth.org/res/offc/hiv/integration/index.html
Summary: This manual provides information and interactive exercises on sexuality and gender, HIV/STI prevention, and counseling skills. (Accessed August 20, 2004)
Audience: Health care providers, training facilitators
Format: Manual, handouts
Languages: English
Module 4: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Reproductive Health Model Curriculum, 2 nd Edition (2004)
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
http://www.arhp.org/curriculum
Summary: This module includes information on sexual history taking, patient education including safer sex techniques and STD prevention, patient counseling, and medical content with detailed descriptions of disease characteristics. Accessed (Accessed August 20, 2004)
Audience: Medical educators, medical students, health care providers
Format: Curriculum module
Languages: English
Module 12: Reproductive Tract Infections (2000)
Pathfinder International
http://www.pathfind.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Publications_Training_Modules
Summary: This module trains providers on reproductive tract infections including sexual history taking, infection prevention, examination, diagnosis, and treatment. (Accessed August 20, 2004)
Audience: Medical educators, health care providers
Format: Curriculum module
Languages: English
Programme Guidance on Counseling for STI/HIV Prevention in Sexual and Reproductive Health Settings (2002)
International Planned Parenthood Federation
http://www.ippf.org/resource/Counselling/index.htm
Summary: This manual is designed to help providers integrate STI/HIV prevention and counseling into their practice. (Accessed August 20, 2004)
Audience: Health care providers, counselors, STI/HIV educators
Format: Manual
Languages: English
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (1998)
Family Health International (FHI)
http://www.fhi.org/training/en/modules/STD/default.htm
Summary: This module, which is designed for self-study or use as a training tool, describes the global impact of STDs and clinical information for STD prevention and management. (Accessed August 20, 2004)
Audience: Health care providers, program managers, policymakers
Format: Curriculum module
Languages: English
Sexually Transmitted Infections Online Minicourse (2004)
EngenderHealth
http://www.engenderhealth.org/res/onc/sti/index.html
Summary: This module is designed to train providers in resource-poor settings on STI/HIV/AIDS medical content, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling. (Accessed August 20, 2004)
Audience: Health care providers
Format: Curriculum module
Languages: English
Starting the Discussion: Steps to Making Sex Safer (1996)
AIDS Action
http://www.aidsaction.info/stmss/index.html
Summary: This manual provides training information on behavior change and communication, and activities on building knowledge, practicing new skills, and decision-making as they relate to safer sex. (Accessed August 20, 2004)
Audience: Health care providers, program managers
Format: Manual
Languages: English
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