30.07.2015 Views

SRH and HIV/AIDS Linkages at Policies, Programmes and Service ...

SRH and HIV/AIDS Linkages at Policies, Programmes and Service ...

SRH and HIV/AIDS Linkages at Policies, Programmes and Service ...

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

services.Revise RH policies/str<strong>at</strong>egies toinclude <strong>HIV</strong> services as part of thest<strong>and</strong>ard of care for RH services.At <strong>Service</strong> Delivery LevelCapacity training <strong>and</strong> taskshiftingFoster sensitivity to the RH needsof PL<strong>HIV</strong>, thereby reducingstigma <strong>and</strong> discrimin<strong>at</strong>ion throughcommunity outreach workers such asfemale community health volunteers(FCHVs) <strong>and</strong> mothers groupsPrepare an integr<strong>at</strong>ed package oftools/guidelines for <strong>SRH</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>service provisionBuild capacity of service providersfor PMTCT, <strong>HIV</strong> counseling <strong>and</strong>testing, <strong>and</strong> <strong>HIV</strong> care <strong>and</strong> tre<strong>at</strong>ment.<strong>Service</strong> providers should have thecapacity to assess clients’ fertilityintentions, offer dual protectioncounseling <strong>and</strong> condom promotion,<strong>and</strong> refer clients to FP services orsafe pregnancy services.Provide refresher training toservice providers on a regular basis,to accommod<strong>at</strong>e frequent stafftransfers.Ensure th<strong>at</strong> space is available forclients comfort <strong>and</strong> confidentiality.Address providers’ concerns aboutworkload, <strong>and</strong> encourage <strong>and</strong>motiv<strong>at</strong>e staff.Use a checklist for monitoring theadherence to service protocols, <strong>and</strong>reviewing service st<strong>at</strong>istics, such asthe number of RH clients referred to<strong>HIV</strong>-rel<strong>at</strong>ed services or the numberof <strong>HIV</strong> clients referred to RHservices.BANGLADESHCAMBODIANEPALPHILIPPINES90

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!