Voluntary surgical contraception

Project to expand and improve voluntary surgical contraception services and other long-term contraceptive methods in developing countries. The 10-year project, to be implemented by the Association for Voluntary Surgical Contraception (AVSC), will approximately double the resources of its predecessor (9363049) to support all long-term contraceptive methods, including sterilization, IUDs, NORPLANT, and injectables such as Depo Provera. Efforts will focus on 20 priority countries, which will receive three-fourths of project resources. Nine areas will be emphasized. (1) AVSC will expand its program of medical quality assurance for clinic-based services by: defining guidelines for the delivery of contraceptive services and adapting them to local circumstances; strengthening indigenous capacity to maintain quality assurance; focusing on preventing infection; and conducting operations research. (2) Efforts to ensure that contraception services are voluntary and clients well-informed will include counseling programs and the development of client-centered informational materials and programs. AVSC will provide TA; develop guidelines, manuals, audiovisual materials, and other aids for cou

Source: DEC abstract, PD-ABG-011 (1993). The source's own text.