Contraception for Women and Couples with HIV
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 contraception 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 contraceptive 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 overview
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 materials for selected
audiences. Although designed for providers in the east and southern
Africa region, the materials can be readily adapted for use in other
regions.

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(c) 2005  Contraception for Women and Couples with HIV was developed 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 Africa (USAID/REDSO/ESA).

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