Information, Education and Communication (IEC) in support of Reproductive Health (RH) at community level

Reproductive Health

The folder was developed to promote the use of website www.lebteen.com among young teenagers between 10 and 17 years old. Reliable information and clear advice about puberty and adolescence are provided for boys and girls in the website, i.e. biological, psychological, social and cognitive aspects. An open space is also provided to explore and learn about all aspects of physical development and give proper information so that communication to young teenagers about these issues is less complicated. Prevention and awareness are the overall aims of this intervention. Key issues addressed in the site cover the following: Sexual Health, Puberty (Physical Changes, Emotional Changes, Acne & Hair, Erection, and Menstruation).

Advocacy Activities for the Integration of Population Education in School Curricula and Extra-Curricular Educational Activities

Population Issues, Reproductive Health & Gender

The study aims at assessing the inclusion and coverage of Population, Gender, and Reproductive Health issues in school curriculum and text books. This publication is part of a project seeking to increase availability of information to youth about population issues, Reproductive and Sexual Health, and gender issues, and especially enhance the about these topics awareness through curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Schools - Population and Development - Gender Issues - Women Empowerment – Reproductive Health - Population Dynamics - Population Growth

Advocacy Activities for the Integration of Population Education in School Curricula and Extra-Curricular Educational Activities

LBN/2R/302

Reproductive Health & Gender

The report presents the results of a survey conducted among parents to assess their attitudes, perception and opinions about addressing various reproductive health and gender issues in the textbooks. This report is part of a project seeking to increase availability of information to youth about population issues, RSH, and gender issues, and especially enhance the about these topics awareness through curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Schools – Attitudes – Perceptions - Parents – Reproductive Health - Gender Issues

Advocacy Activities for the Integration of Population Education in School Curricula and Extra-Curricular Educational Activities

LBN/2R/302

Population Education

This report compiles achievements and attempts made in the past years in integrating population education in the text books. The study attempts to (1) review exiting material and text books, (2) describe information addressed in curricular and extra-curricular activities, (3) assess capacity building efforts conducted while emphasizing on the training to teachers and educators, (4) measure awareness and sensitization activities carried out in the educational sector, and (5) highlight policies made regarding population issues, gender and HIV/AIDS. Public administration is tackled as well as educational entities and civil society organizations to end up by setting recommendations.

Schools - Previous experiences – Ministries - Public Sector – NGOs

Advocacy Activities for the Integration of Population Education in School Curricula and Extra-Curricular Educational Activities

LBN/2R/302

Reproductive Health & Gender

Arabic

The study assessed the needs and views of elementary and secondary level teachers regarding integration of reproductive health, sexual education and gender issues in text books. Using qualitative and quantitative methodologies to assess these topics, the study (1) evaluated the knowledge, stands and practices of school teachers, (2) estimated the degree of sensitivity of sexual education, (3) analyzed the background of teachers in relation to the material taught, (4) defined patterns and behaviors of teachers with youth, and (5) gathered information about social and cultural constraints affecting integration of reproductive/sexual education in textbooks.

Teachers – Reproductive Health - Gender Issues – Demography - Sexual Education - Youth Health

Information, Education and Communication (IEC) in support of Reproductive Health (RH) at community level

LEB/02/P02

Reproductive Health

Arabic

Reproductive Health – Awareness – Advocacy - Youth

Information, Education and Communication (IEC) in support of Reproductive Health (RH) at community level

LEB/02/P02

Sexual & Reproductive Health

Arabic

The theatrical play “Hiwar” (Dialogue) was tailored to enhance an open dialogue regarding responsible sexual behavior between female and male teenagers on one side, and parents and young people on the other. The main topics highlighted in the play are (1) taboo societal issues hindering reproductive and sexual health, (2) young people’s queries and concerns about pregnancy and delivery, (3) sexual education, (4) social and gender discrimination, (5) puberty and the role of parents, (6) sources of knowledge and information, (7) relationships and marriage, and (8) love and responsible behavior. The play was developed within a participatory approach and is used as a mean to discuss reproductive and sexual health issues within outreach and awareness raising activities.

Reproductive and Sexual Health – Youth – Outreach – Awareness

Incorporating Reproductive Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention to Youth Programs in the Arab World

LEB03P61

Reproductive & Sexual Health

Arabic

The training manual was developed to be used in peer education training workshops for developing capacities of young peer educators on Reproductive and Sexual Health issues in the Arab Region. The training manual is an Arabic adaptation of the Y-PEER Training manual developed in Eastern Europe and is composed of four parts: (1) Peer Education: from Theory to Practice, (2) Training to Trainers Principles, (3) Sample activities about peer to peer education in different contexts, and (4) Sample exercises, games and activities about peer education in different contexts.

Peer to peer – Adolescent – Reproductive and Sexual Health – Youth - Training – Arab Region

Information, Education and Communication (IEC) in support of Reproductive Health (RH) at Community level

LEB/02/P02

Reproductive & Sexual Health

Arabic

The training kit is designed for outreach and social workers who target young people through awareness raising activities. The kit aims at raising awareness and providing information about sexual and reproductive health to youth – as well as parents - through audio-visual material, several guides and a cartoon book. The material aims at (1) raising awareness on ARSH among young people towards appropriate attitudes as well as responsible behaviors, (2) guiding parents on the best way to communicate information to their children about puberty and adolescence, and (3) mobilizing the community to embark a one day campaign targeting youth and adolescent Reproductive & Sexual Health .

Reproductive & Sexual Health – Youth – Parents – Adolescent – Campaign

Incorporating Reproductive Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention to Youth Programs in the Arab World

LEB03P61

Reproductive & Sexual Health

Arabic & English

The report consists of an inventory of Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviors (KAP) studies conducted in the Arab States and pertaining to sexual and reproductive health of young persons. The report identifies needs and gaps in youth RSH research and interventions, and recommends relevant actions and interventions. The report is part of a project aiming to train youth leaders, program managers, peer educators; in addition of developing a youth website and peer education manual for the region.

Information, Education and Communication (IEC) in support of Reproductive Health (RH) at community level

LEB/02/P02

Reproductive Health

Arabic

The 7 publications in the reproductive health reference kit is intended to be used for developing national capacities towards raising awareness and outreach to the targeted population. The content of the kit includes studies/research, trainng material, assessments and guides developed in a participatory approach and in collaboration with experts/resource people and targeting mainly medical, social and health workers in all sectors.

Reproductive Health – Awareness – Counseling – Developing Capacities

Integration of Quality Reproductive Health Services into Primary Health Care in Target Areas

LEB/02/P03

Reproductive Health

English

The review study was conducted to assess the integration of reproductive health component into the Primary Health Care System (PHC) and extent of utilization of these services in view of Reproductive Health commodities (i.e. medical equipment and supplies, as well as drugs and contraceptives). The study (1) describes equipment utilization patterns, (2) sets determinants of effective equipment utilization, (3) examines the relationship between equipment and patient workload, (4) observes the relationship between equipment and scope of services, (5) identifies unmet needs, (6) identifies performance indicators pertaining to equipment utilization in future work, and (7) explores potential impact of equipment on center’s performance.

Reproductive Health – Commodities - Equipment – Personnel – Management

Integration of Quality Reproductive Health Services into Primary Health Care in Target Areas

LEB/02/P03

Reproductive Health

English

The study was conducted to assess the impact of the Reproductive Health programme on the beneficiaries, and especially with regards to client’s satisfaction in relation with (1) the provider, (2) the health center, (3) the physical examination, (4) the clinic and (5) the reproductive health services. Several assessment tools were used among which a questionnaire, and direct observation that were conducted in 16 centers located in 4 regions in Lebanon (North, Bekaa, South and Beirut).

Reproductive Health – Client Satisfaction – Services - Health Center – Provider

Integration of Quality Reproductive Health Services into Primary Health Care in Target Areas

LEB/02/P03

Population, Public Health and Development

English

The research study was conducted with the aim of(1)assessing qualitatively and semi-quantitatively the distribution and the exposure to occupational hazards and their impact on reproductive health outcomes of men and women, (2) increasing worker’s awareness regarding occupational hazards and their risks to reproductive health, (3) providing real time situation analysis for decision-makers, and (4) assisting in developing a more comprehensive reproductive health policy.

Reproductive Health- Occupational Hazards - Population at Risk – Industries/Factories - Occupations

Integration of Quality Reproductive Health Services into Primary Health Care in Target Areas

LEB/02/P03

Reproductive Health

English

The study was conducted in order to (1) assess RH critical needs, (2) ensure consistency of reproductive health issues with national policies, and (3) suggest recommendations for strategic actions. The study recommends possible means for resource mobilization and highlights future roles of potential stakeholders while committing to gender mainstreaming.

Reproductive Health - Primary Health Care – Services - Quality of Care - Safe motherhood - Family Planning Prenatal Care - Sexual Health – STIs/HIV/AIDS – Infertility - Youth

Integration of Quality Reproductive Health Services into Primary Health Care in Target Areas

LEB/02/P03

Reproductive Health

English

The study was conducted to identify priorities in the area of Information, Education and Communication in Reproductive Health. Specifically the study looks into (1) establishing a conceptual framework to examine people’s understanding and perception of RH, (2) identifying factors that govern their health behavior, and (3) recommending steps towards the national RH strategy for promoting information and utilization of quality of RH services.

Information, Education and Communication - Reproductive Health – Parents – Adolescents - Sexual Development Counseling - Gender Equality - Prenatal and Postnatal Care - Reproductive Tract Morbidity

Integration of Quality Reproductive Health Services into Primary Health Care in Target Areas

LEB/02/P03

Reproductive Health

English

The study was conducted with the aim of compiling existing RH related research available between 1990 and 2002. The topics are classified in different categories (i.e. STI, HIV/AIDS, reproductive morbidity, safe motherhood, youth, gender, family planning and fertility) and analyzed in order to re-define research priorities and identify research needs and gaps.

Reproductive Health - STIs/HIV/AIDS - Reproductive Morbidity - Safe Motherhood – Youth - Family Planning – Fertility – Gender

Integration of Quality Reproductive Health Services into Primary Health Care in Target Areas

LEB/02/P03

Reproductive Health

English

The review was conducted with the aim of assessing and evaluating the status of reproductive health in the existing university medical and paramedical curricula in Lebanon. The assessment succeeded in identifying gaps that require proactive advocacy and policy dialogue with various academic and concerned entities with the aim of integrating the reproductive health concepts in the curricula.

Reproductive Health - Medical - Paramedical - University Curricula

Integration of Quality Reproductive Health Services into Primary Health Care in Target Areas

LEB/02/P03

Reproductive health and Primary Health Care

English

The study was conducted with the attempt of describing the status to RH services through mapping Primary Health Care (PHC) centers, and assessing available equipment utilization. This study is expected to provide health policy makers, RH managers and partners with basic and operational data on the general status of RH services; towards improving the quality of existing RH services.

Primary Health Care - Human Resources – Reprodcutive Health – Services - Research - Clients

Information, Education and Communication (IEC) in support of Reproductive Health (RH) at community level

LEB/02/P02

Reproductive Health

Arabic

Reproductive Health - Health Care Providers - Coordination

Information, Education and Communication (IEC) in support of Reproductive Health (RH) at community level

LEB/02/P02

Reproductive Health

Arabic

The kit is a tool to highlight and spread awareness about reproductive health key issues and targeting media. The kit contains (1) the protocol for sexual and reproductive health, (2) key limitations by not investing in youth health, (3) a data sheet of youth sexual and reproductive health in the world, (4) a descriptive document of the IEC reproductive health project (i.e. LEB/02/P02), and (5) Misconceptions about RSH in Lebanon.

Reproductive & Sexual Health – Media – Information, Education and Communication – Awareness – Youth – Adolescent