Title: Family planning and HIV service integration. Potential synergies are recognized.

POPLINE Document Number: 281950

Author(s):

Shears KH

Source citation:

Network, 2004;23(3):4-8.

Abstract:

Service integration holds the potential for helping women and others — such as men, youth, and couples — prevent unintended pregnancy and HIV infection. Experience with integrating a variety of health services, such as maternal and child health and family planning or family planning and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), has been mixed. But the most successful experiences suggest that integration enables providers to offer more convenient, comprehensive services. Integration is also expected to expand access to services and make them more cost-effective. (excerpt)

Keywords:

Developing Countries
Critique
Women
Family Planning Acceptors
HIV Positive Persons
Family Planning Programs
HIV Prevention
Integrated Programs
Reproductive Health
Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention
Health Services Administration
Demographic Factors
Population
Family Planning
HIV Infections
Viral Diseases
Diseases
Programs
Organization and Administration
Health
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Reproductive Tract Infections
Infections
Management