Digital Health Pilot Project in Uganda Extends the Reach of Family Planning Care in the Community
Community health workers (CHWs) used digital health technology to advance access to family planning care at the community level. CHWs are a critical component of any strategy to bring health services closer to people. The piece calls on policy makers and technical advisors to sustain investments in the digitization of community health programs to reduce unmet
The Link Between Self-Care and Universal Health Coverage
As governments and global bodies collectively work toward universal health coverage, self-care is an important — if not critical — element. Self-care equips people to act as informed agents of and protect their own health, prevent disease, and treat illness, both with and without the support of a healthcare provider.
Is Better Measurement the Key to Increased Investment in Social and Behavior Change for Voluntary Family Planning in Francophone West Africa?
Social and behavior change (SBC) approaches can increase the use of modern contraceptives by addressing the attitudes and social norms that influence demand. However, they often do not receive attention, partly because many practitioners are not effectively measuring their SBC efforts. Breakthrough ACTION interviewed voluntary family planning stakeholders in West Africa to learn why.
Récapitulatif de la série “ Connecting Conversations ” : Parents
Quel est le rôle des parents en tant qu'influenceurs critiques dans la santé reproductive des jeunes ? Des experts ont abordé ce sujet en profondeur lors de la session inaugurale du module deux de Connecting Conversations : Parents, Prêcheurs, Partenaires et Téléphones.
Recap of “Connecting Conversations” Series: Parents
What's the role of parents as critical influencers in young people’s reproductive health? Experts discussed this topic at-length in the inaugural session of Connecting Conversations Module Two: Parents, Preachers, Partners, and Phones.
Program Briefs: Changing Attitudes to Shift Contraceptive Demand
When it comes to family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) programming, encouraging behavior change starts by understanding what shapes consumer decisions. Because when we truly understand the core attitudes that influence – and at times, limit – how people perceive contraception, we can better design and deliver solutions that serve their needs.
Gender-Supportive Supervision in Nigeria
SHOPS Plus implemented a gender-transformative supportive supervision activity in Nigeria. Their goal? Improve performance, retention, and gender equity for voluntary family planning providers.
How Are Governments Ensuring that Voluntary Family Planning Remains an “Essential Service” During COVID-19?
In a variety of ways that suit their contexts, countries around the world have adapted international guidance on providing family planning care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tracking the extent to which these new policies are successful in maintaining women’s access to safe, high-quality care will provide valuable lessons for responses to future public health emergencies.
“Connecting Conversations” Series Launches
On July 15, Knowledge SUCCESS and FP2020 launched our new webinar series, "Connecting Conversations"—a series of discussions on adolescent and youth reproductive health. Missed the first webinar? Our recap is below, and so are links to watch for yourself and register for future sessions.
Did You Miss FP2020’s Webinar on “Exploring Digital Platforms for Family Planning During COVID-19”?
FP2020's webinar on digital health for family planning during the COVID-19 pandemic brought together presenters from a variety of projects, all of which are leveraging technology to meet the needs of their clients in new ways. Missed the webinar? Our recap is below, and so are links to watch for yourself.