Synthesis of impact evaluations in sexual and reproductive health and rights
Subtitle: evidence from developing countries
Series: IOB study
Publisher: Policy and Operations Evaluation Dept., Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Published: 2009
Place of publication: The Hague, Netherlands
Language: eng
Number of pages: 84
ISBN-13: 9789053283769
Subjects: Reproductive health; Reproductive rights; Women's rights
Description: The right to self-determination in matters of sexuality and reproduction is at the core of the recently introduced new Dutch policy in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The policy focuses on preventing human rights violations and increasing access to prevention against unwanted pregnancy, HIV-infection and unsafe abortion. This synthesis study is based on a review of relevant impact studies in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights that applied an experimental or quasi-experimental design and were conducted in developing countries. Information on the effectiveness of interventions may contribute to the fine-tuning and adaptation of policies.
Notes: "July 2009".

Includes bibliographical references[p. 69-78]
Table of contents: title: 1. Introduction; title: 2. Improving maternal and perinatal health; title: 3. Promoting family planning; title: 4. Combating sexually transmitted infections; title: 5. Preventing unsafe abortion; title: 6. Reproductive rights, sexual health, gender issues and gender-based violence; title: 7. Promoting the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents; title: 8. Integrated services; title: 9. Conclusions.