Title: Introduction: principles for meeting increased demand.

POPLINE Document Number: 107748

Author(s):

Jennings VH
O'Rourke S

Source citation:

In: Natural family planning: current knowledge and new strategies for the 1990s. Proceedings of a conference, Part II, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, December 10-14, 1990, edited by John T. Queenan, Victoria H. Jennings, Jeffrey M. Spieler, Helena von Hertzen. [Washington, D.C.], Georgetown University, Institute for International Studies in Natural Family Planning, [1991]. :73.

Abstract:

The demand for family planning is expected to increase from 192 million users in 1990 to 286 million in 2000. The USAID has identified five principles on which family planning services must be based to meet this increasing demand. These principles, which apply to all family planning services, including natural family planning (NFP), are that service delivery must 1) emphasize quality of care; 2) expand to serve larger populations in more cost-effective ways; 3) evolve to accommodate a diverse, younger population and improved method mix; 4) include cooperation by all sectors, i.e., government, private voluntary organizations, and for-profit groups; and 5) be sustainable. The papers in this session address how NFP service delivery programs can follow these principles to improve the quality and availability of services and contribute to efforts to meet increasing demand. They will focus on the importance of the following factors: a clear understanding of the service delivery organization's goals and objectives in light of the organization's purpose and the needs of the community it serves; mechanisms to ensure quality of care, including measurable standards and supportive supervision; an information system that can be used for a variety of purposes; and a system of responsible financial management that ensures continuity of the program as well as efficient, effective service delivery. (full text)

Keywords:

Family Planning Programs
Natural Family Planning
Quality of Health Care
Needs
Family Planning
Programs
Organization and Administration
Family Planning, Behavioral Methods
Health Services Evaluation
Program Evaluation
Economic Factors