Family Planning

In 1978, JSI took on its first project: coordinating the Title X Family Planning Training Center in New England. Since then, JSI has upheld its reputation as a leader in family planning by expanding access to reproductive health services and education in both domestic and international communities. In the documents that follow, JSI shares its family planning research and project publications.

Please note the following are listed in chronological order starting with the most recent publication.

Improving Family Planning Pre-Service Education: Experience from the Eastern Europe and Eurasia Region (PDF, 1.82 MB)

The Europe and Eurasia (E&EM) Regional Family Planning Activity was an initiative funded by the USAID E&E Bureau and designed to leverage best practices in family planning to accelerate FP program implementation across the region, and ultimately to increase modern contraceptive use and decrease abortion rates. The Regional Activity carried out a broad range of activities and thus contributed to creating policy environments favorable to family planning service delivery, increasing availability of contraceptives, and encouraging the replication and scaling up of proven best practices in family planning programs from Albania, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, the Russian Federation and the Central Asian Republics (CAR) of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan.

This document highlights the Regional Activity's core results, including the process of changing the culture of FP and RH medical education in several countries at varying points in post-Soviet medical education reform; applying the concept of evidence-based medicine to curriculum content and teaching in three countries; introducing curricular reforms to key faculty and medical school leadership emphasizing case-based teaching and more active, student-centered learning; and finalized new FP curriculum in modularized format for use across the region. John Snow, Inc. 2009.

The Long Wait: Reproductive Health Care in Haiti (PDF, 17.1 MB)

This report draws on findings from an assessment of Haiti's reproductive health response in crisis and beyond. The report highlights persistent gaps in family planning and adolescent sexual and reproductive health, particularly in remote areas. In spite of deteriorating infrastructure and short-term funding cycles, a number of local initiatives offer promising approaches to fill reproductive health gaps. Reproductive Health for Refugees Project/JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., May 2009.

Ten Best Public and Private Sector Practices in Reproductive Health and Family Planning in the Europe and Eurasia Region (PDF, 1.65 MB)

This brief synthesizes best practices in achieving reproductive health and family planning (RH/FP) goals for the Europe and Eurasia region, and highlights the role of the private sector in meeting these goals. It is designed for policymakers, service providers, FP organizations, and other stakeholders with an interest in developing better public/private collaboration in achieving RH/FP goals. The report identifies best practices that helped maximize the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of RH/FP interventions. The criteria used to identify these best practices included effectiveness in improving RH/FP services and outcomes, potential for sustainability and replication, innovation, and ability to address local needs. JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. and PSP-One Project, September 2008.

Clear Communication: A Family Planning Provider's Guide to Developing Easy-to-Read Materials (PDF, 3.21 MB)

JSI's Region I Title X Family Planning Training Center has produced a toolkit developed for family planning providers who create educational materials for their clients. The toolkit helps providers assess the readability of existing client materials and assists them in developing high quality, low literacy materials to meet the needs of their clinic population. The toolkit provides an introduction to plain language, tools to assess the quality and reading level of existing materials, guidelines to develop new materials, examples of well written and easy-to-read family planning factsheets and brochures, and other relevant resources. JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. 2008 [Learn more]

Eastern Europe Family Planning Situational Analysis (PDF, 150 KB)

JSI has conducted a series of country desk reviews to assess the environment for improving family planning (FP) programming in the region for the USAID-funded Europe and Eurasia Regional Family Planning Activity. Priority countries were chosen based on need, opportunity, and Mission interest in participating in the regional program. Each analysis reviewed progress against ten regional family planning best practices and made recommendations for potential action in focal areas to increase utilization of modern contraception and reduce reliance on induced abortion. To date, the Activity has completed reviews for Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. John Snow, Inc./Europe and Eurasia Regional Family Planning Activity, August 2007. Arlington, VA.

Download Family Planning Situational Analysis reviews:

Albania (PDF, 256 KB)

Azerbaijan (PDF, 220 KB)

Georgia (PDF, 217 KB)

Kyrgzystan (PDF, 202 KB)

Tajikistan (PDF, 219 KB)

Romania: Reaching the Poor—Scaling Up Integrated Family Planning Services (4,247 KB)

This case study, developed as part of JSI's Best Practices in Scaling Up series, maps out how the Romanian Family Health Initiative (RFHI) has expanded family planning coverage nationwide to over 2000 rural communities. This case study highlights the process JSI's project used to integrate family planning into existing primary health services, including creating a favorable policy environment, training health care professionals, and implementing an effective logistics management system. Also included are highlights of what JSI staff learned along the way as scale-up processes were implemented. Also included in the series is an Introduction to scale up as well as case studies from Guatemala, Nepal, Turkey, Uganda, Zambia, and the DELIVER project. Merce Gasco, Diane Hedgecock and Christopher Wright, John Snow, Inc., 2007.

Turkey: Scaling Up Nationwide Access to Integrated Family Planning through the Turkish Social Insurance Organization (SSK) (1,007 KB)

This case study, developed as part of JSI's Best Practices in Scaling Up series, reviews the successful introduction and expansion of family planning services through the Turkish government's social services agency, SSK. The paper maps out the results and sustainability of the program as well as the process used to introduce and scale up services, including contraceptive security, collaboration and quality assurance. Also included are highlights of what JSI staff learned along the way as scale up processes were implemented. Also included in the series is an Introduction to scale up as well as case studies from Guatemala, Nepal, Romania, Uganda, Zambia, and the DELIVER project. Nancy Pendarvis Harris, Nilgun Kircalioglu, Diane Hedgecock, John Snow, Inc., 2007.

Romania: Scaling Up Integrated Family Planning Services: A Case Study (2.34 MB)

The Romanian Family Health Initiative (RFHI) rapidly expanded access to family planning services and supplies by integrating family planning into primary health care delivery. This case study identifies some of the successful strategies and key steps that can be taken to replicate the success and address some of the challenges that arose during program implementation that program managers and policymakers in Eastern Europe and Eurasia can use when facing similar challenges as they expand access to family planning. Gasco, Merce, Christopher Wright, Magdalena Pätruleasa, and Diane Hedgecock. JSI/DELIVER Project. November 2006.

Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Family Planning Practices in HIV-Infected Women Facility Survey (1.02 MB)

This report presents the findings from a facility study of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) and family planning services provided to HIV-positive women. Conducted by JSI's Russian Maternal and Child Health Initiative staff, the aim of the study was to provide a socio-demographic profile of HIV-positive women coming to facilities for abortion or delivery, to provide quantitative information on current practices and knowledge that will allow the appropriate authorities to strengthen training programs, improve clinical services, and to provide a firm basis for policy discussions. JSI/MCHI, by Natalia V. Vartapetova and Anna V. Karpushkina, 2006.

Social Franchising Health Services: A Philippines Case Study and Review of Experience (PDF, 12.2 MB)

This monograph documents the work of the USAID-funded TANGO Project to establish a franchise of Well-Family Midwife Clinics throughout the Philippines. Included are lessons learned in developing a sustainable franchise, as well as examples of social franchising from other countries and programs. JSI/TANGO Project, 2004.

Republic of Georgia Contraceptive Availability Assessment (PDF, 534 KB)

This assessment identifies contraceptive availability issues, such as public sector supplies, availability and affordability in the private sector, existing policies, and supply chain constraints for the Republic of Georgia. It also provides recommendations on contraceptive availability and analyses key issues such as forecasting and costs.
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc./Healthy Women in Georgia (HWG) Program. November, 2004

Procurement Primer for Health and Family Planning Programs in Bangladesh (PDF, 4.2 MB)

This 100-page booklet provides a simple overview of goods and services procurement for health-sector projects in Bangladesh that have been financed wholly or in part by the World Bank and the International Development Association (IDA). JSI/DELIVER Project, 2003.

Asking the Hard Questions: A Reproductive Health Providers Guide to Client-Centered HIV Risk Assessment (PDF, 771 KB)

This guide is an interactive, self-instructional workbook created for reproductive health care providers who perform client-centered HIV, sexual behavior, and substance abuse risk assessments. JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. 2002.

Supporting Quality HIV Risk Assessment: A Guide for Reproductive Health Clinic Managers and Supervisors (PDF, 696 KB)

A companion guide to Asking the Hard Questions, the goal of this material is to help clinic managers or supervisors assure that their staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide quality care while performing HIV risk assessments. JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. 2002.

The Logistics Handbook: A Practical Guide for Supply Chain Managers in Family Planning and Health Programs (PDF, 6.07 MB)

The Logistics Handbook explains the major aspects of logistics management with an emphasis on contraceptive supplies. It is intended to help managers who work with supplies every day, as well as managers who assess and design logistics systems for entire programs. JSI/DELIVER Project, 2000.

Logistics Handbook, French Version (PDF, 5.96 MB)

Logistics Handbook, Spanish Version (PDF, 10.7 MB)

The Contraceptive Forecasting Handbook for Family Planning and HIV and AIDS Prevention Programs (PDF, 7.90 MB)

Contraceptive Forecasting Handbook for Family Planning and HIV and AIDS Prevention Programs is a reference book for forecasting commodity needs for family planning and HIV and AIDS prevention programs. Topics range from general methodological considerations to special considerations when forecasting for HIV and AIDS prevention programs. JSI/DELIVER Project, 2000.

Contraceptive Forecasting Handbook, French Version (PDF, 11.26 MB)

Contraceptive Forecasting Handbook, Spanish Version (PDF, 7.61 MB)

Contraceptive Logistics Guidelines for Refugee Settings (PDF, 1.06 MB)

The guidelines presented in this manual provide an outline of basic contraceptive logistics management principles and procedures used by program managers in camps for refugees or displaced persons. By using the steps outlined in this manual, program managers can design and implement a simple contraceptive logistics system in a camp where family planning programs are underway. JSI/DELIVER Project, 1999.

Pocket Guide to Managing Contraceptive Supplies (PDF, 1.12 MB)

This guide is for the staff of family planning or health clinics who manage contraceptive supplies and for the supervisor who oversees these logistics activities. This booklet is not a complete logistics text; its purpose is to be a quick reference for logistics formulas and principles to help staff manage supplies (both contraceptives and other commodities) correctly and efficiently. JSI/DELIVER Project, 1998.

Pocket Guide, French Version (PDF, 269 KB)

Pocket Guide, Spanish Version (PDF, 2.97 MB)

Client Perceptions of Reproductive Health Services in Vladivostok and Novosibirsk, Russia (PDF, 3.52 MB)

SEATS, MotherCare, Department of Public Health, Novosibirsk Oblast, Department of Health Services, Primorsky Krai, 1998.

Community Mobilization for Private Midwives: Curriculum and guide for trainers (PDF, 723 KB)

Mary Lee Mantz, 1997.

Business Management Skills for Private Midwives: Curriculum and guide for trainers (PDF, 470 KB)

Mary Lee Mantz, 1997.

"We want to know everything about it:" Albanian women speak about family planning (PDF, 63 KB)

Enilda Gorishti, MD and Joan Haffey, MPH, SEATS Working Paper #1 1997.

Integrating Reproductive Health Into NGO Programs: A 2-Volume Series

Joyce V. Lyons and Jenny A. Huddart, 1997. (Manual in French: unavailable electronically) Trainer's Guide by Joyce V. Lyons, Jenny A. Huddart, and Donna Bjerregaard, 1998. (only available in English) Volume 2: Safe Motherhood

Volume 1: Family Planning (PDF, 1.29 MB)

Plan for Sustainability: Guidelines to Strengthening Institutions and Recovering Costs (PDF, 596 KB)

John Snow, Inc., SEATS Project. 1997.

Family Planning Program Monitoring and Evaluation System (FPPMES) (PDF, 118KB )

Manual and Spreadsheet Application, 1996.

Spreadsheet for Lotus 5.0

Strategy for Quality of Care in Family Planning and Reproductive Health

John Snow, Inc., SEATS Project. 1996.

Findings from the Sub-Saharan Africa Urban Family Planning Study

The Centre for African Family Studies, Nairobi, Kenya; John Snow, Inc., SEATS Project, Washington, DC; Center for Population and Family Health, Columbia University, N.Y.; 1995.

(Individual City Reports: unavailable electronically)

Developing National Training Strategies in Family Planning Logistics: How Hard Can it Be? (PDF, 623 KB)

This paper, originally presented by JSI/DELIVER staff at the 121 st Meeting of the American Public Health Association in October 1993, continues to be popular for dissemination. It explains the different methods to train family planning personnel at all levels of the health care system in the area of contraceptive logistics. The paper illustrates training examples from cases around the world. JSI/DELIVER Project, 1993.

Family Planning Logistics Guidelines (available in hard copy only)

French
Designed for use by supervisors, managers, and administrative personnel who work in family planning programs in developing countries. The purpose is to help programs manage logistics supplies and analyze logistics problems when they occur. JSI/DELIVER Project, 1993.

Management of Community-Based Family Planning Programs: A Manual for Trainers and a Manual for Trainees

The Centre for African Family Studies; John Snow, Inc., SEATS Project, Washington, DC; Center for Population and Family Health, Columbia University, NY; 1992.

Designing a User-Fee System

Lawrence M. Day, 1992. Spanish and French versions: unavailable electronically

User Fees for Sustainable Family Planning Services

Lawrence M. Day, 1992.

Additional family planning publications can be found on the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT website.