Religious leaders and individual congregations are often important gatekeepers in disseminating reproductive health messages and influencing positive behavior change in communities. This report reflects the interest among many diverse actors within the Christian and Muslim communities to expand access to family planning information and services as well as the interest of … [Read more...] about Faith-Based Organizations as Partners in Family Planning: Working together to improve family well-being
Reproductive Health/Family Planning
Facts for Life
Facts for Life provides essential information on how to prevent child and maternal deaths, diseases, injuries and violence. Written in simple language, the messages are based on the latest scientific findings by medical and child development experts around the world. The contents can promote dialogue, learning, communication and action among children, youth, families, … [Read more...] about Facts for Life
Community Health Worker Intervention to Decrease Cervical Cancer Disparities in Hispanic Women
This study presents the results of a randomized trial of a promotora-led education intervention focused on cervical caner in a local South Philadelphia Hispanic community. The findings suggest that CHWs can provide a novel and culturally-appropriate model for addressing racial and ethnic health disparities in underserved populations. … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Intervention to Decrease Cervical Cancer Disparities in Hispanic Women
Community health workers: Bringing family planning services to where people live and work
CHWs provide health education, referral and follow up, case management, and basic preventive health care and home visiting services to specific communities. They provide support and assistance to individuals and families in navigating the health and social services system. When appropriately designed and implemented, community-based family planning (FP) services can increase … [Read more...] about Community health workers: Bringing family planning services to where people live and work