[afro-nets] Contraception for Women and Couples with HIV

[David Hock <DHock@fhi.org>]

New Resource - Contraception for Women and Couples with HIV
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A practical, easy-to-use resource for providers treating clients
with HIV/AIDS

Family Health International is pleased to announce a new module,
Contraception for Women and Couples with HIV. It is available on
FHI's Web site at:
http://www.fhi.org/en/RH/Training/trainmat/ARVmodule.htm

The module contains guidance for providers who offer contracep-
tion to clients with HIV, including those on ARV therapy. The
information can be used in a variety of health care settings by
providers who regularly offer family planning services, and by
those who want to begin integrating contraceptive services with
HIV treatment and care services. Specific information about con-
traceptive options for clients with HIV, possible interactions
between hormonal contraceptives and ARVs, decisions clients with
HIV may have to make, and advice about how to counsel them is
included. Recommendations are compiled from a number of sources,
including the Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use
(WHO, 2004).

Contents:
* a learning module/presentation that provides a succinct over-
view of the key issues;

* a pre-/post-test to assess knowledge gaps and achievements;

* additional materials, including fact sheets, participant
handouts, references and resources (hyperlinks or the full-text
of key documents).

Guidelines for using the materials for either independent, self-
paced study or group presentations are included. Electronic
files can be downloaded to facilitate adaptation of the materi-
als for selected audiences. Although designed for providers in
the east and southern Africa region, the materials can be read-
ily adapted for use in other regions.

For more information, mailto:publications@fhi.org

(c) 2005 Contraception for Women and Couples with HIV was devel-
oped by FHI in collaboration with EngenderHealth with support
from the U.S. Agency for International Development, Regional
Economic Development Services Office for East and Southern Af-
rica (USAID/REDSO/ESA).

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David Hock
mailto:DHock@fhi.org