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Guatemala Through collaborative research on contraceptive effectiveness and safety, capacity-building training activities, interventions to improve maternal and child care, and programs to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), FHIl's work in Guatemala has encompassed nearly all areas of sexual and reproductive health. We have worked to increase access to contraception, to validate and ensure the quality of the country's contraceptive stock, and to promote opportunities for educational information exchanges among providers, program planners, and policy-makers. From 2003 to 2005, FHI implemented the IMPACT Project in Guatemala, working closely with the Ministry of Health to increase the availability of HIV prevention and support services to the most vulnerable, particularly in Guatemala City and the Department of Izabal. |
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FHI Builds First National Training Center for STI Care
JUNE 2004 — FHI/Guatemala worked with the Guatemalan Ministry of Health to ensure medical professionals can expertly identify and treat STIs. Working with ministry leaders, FHI created a National Training Center for STI Care and Treatment. The center provided doctors and other health professionals the opportunity to learn more about a variety of STI issues.
FHI Programs Offered Assistance to Guatemala The FHI program assisted in coordinating Guatemalan Ministry of Health and NGO STI/HIV/AIDS services, and supports existing resources and services. Incorporating screening into the STI clinical model was an important element of the program. BCC activities were also used to promote STI/HIV/AIDS prevention and services.
FHI Researchers Evaluate Acceptability of Continuous-Use More than 1 million unintended pregnancies annually are related to misuse or discontinuation of oral contraceptive (OC) pills. Typically, a monthly supply of OCs includes 21 active pills followed by 7 inactive, hormone-free pills. However, some women experience uncomfortable side effects during the hormone-free period, which may cause them to discontinue use. In Guatemala, FHI researchers are evaluating the continuation rate, adherence, and acceptability of continuous use of oral contraceptives compared to the 21/7 schedule.
Central American Regional Program (G-CAP) Final Report (2007) FHI Research in Guatemala Network – Unmet Need Affects Millions
FHI's strong partnerships with U.S. and host-country governmental agencies, international NGOs, universities, and local and faith-based organizations play a vital role in our high-quality research and programs. |
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