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The W orld H ealth O rganization –U nited N ations P opulation F und Strategic Partnership Programme's implementation of family planning guidelines and tools in A sia– P acific countries
Author(s) -
Mody Sheila K.,
BaThike Katherine,
Gaffield Mary E.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1447-0756
pISSN - 1341-8076
DOI - 10.1111/j.1447-0756.2012.02046.x
Subject(s) - general partnership , medicine , reproductive health , family planning , curriculum , population , business , economic growth , environmental health , finance , research methodology , economics
Aim The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the Strategic Partnership Programme, a collaboration between the World Health Organization and the United Nations Population Fund to improve evidence‐based guidance for country programs through the introduction of selected practice guidelines to improve sexual and reproductive health. Methods Information for this report is from questionnaires sent to Ministries of Health in 2004 (baseline assessment) and in 2007 (assessment of outcome), annual country reports and personal communication with focal points from Ministries of Health and World Health Organization regional and country offices. Results Following the Strategic Partnership Programme, family planning guidance was used extensively to: formulate and update reproductive health policy; update standards and guidelines; improve training curricula; conduct training activities; develop advocacy and communication materials; and promote change in service. Conclusion The Strategic Partnership Programme was successful in promoting the introduction of evidence‐based guidelines for reproductive health in several Asian countries. The countries that adapted the family planning guidance observed an increase in demand for contraceptives commodities.