WHO recommendations and sub-recommendations

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1.

Non-discrimination

Totally integrated

1.1

Recommend that access to comprehensive contraceptive information and services be provided equally to everyone voluntarily, free of discrimination, coercion, or violence (based on individual choice)

X

1.2

Recommend that laws and policies support programs to ensure that comprehensive contraceptive information and services are provided to all segments of the population. Special attention should be given to disadvantaged and marginalized populations in their access to these services

X

2.

Availability of contraceptive information and services

Not integrated

2.1

Recommend integration of contraceptive commodities, supplies, and equipment, covering a range of methods, including emergency contraception, within the essential medicine supply chain to increase availability. Invest in strengthening the supply chain where necessary in order to help ensure availability

X

3.

Accessibility of contraceptive information and services

Partially integrated

3.1

Recommend the provision of scientifically accurate and comprehensive sexuality education programs within and outside of schools that include information on contraceptive use and acquisition

X

3.2

Recommend eliminating financial barriers to contraceptive use by marginalized populations, including adolescents and the poor, and make contraceptives affordable to all

X

3.3

Recommend interventions to improve access to comprehensive contraceptive information and services for users and potential users with difficulties accessing services (e.g. rural residents, urban poor, adolescents). Safe abortion information and services should be provided according to existing WHO guidelines (Safe abortion: technical and policy guidance for health systems, 2nd edition)

X

3.4

Recommend special efforts be made to provide comprehensive contraceptive information and services to displaced populations, those in crisis settings, and survivors of sexual violence, who particularly need access to emergency contraception

X

3.5

Recommend that contraceptive information and services, as a part of sexual and reproductive health services, be offered within HIV testing, treatment, and care provided in the health-care setting

X

3.6

Recommend that comprehensive contraceptive information and services be provided during antenatal and postpartum care

X

3.7

Recommend that comprehensive contraceptive information and services be routinely integrated with abortion and post-abortion care

X

3.8

Recommend that mobile outreach services be used to improve access to contraceptive information and services for populations who face geographical barriers to access

X

3.9

Recommend elimination of third-party authorization requirements, including spousal authorization for individuals/women accessing contraceptive and related information and services

X

3.10

Recommend provision of sexual and reproductive health services, including contraceptive information and services, for adolescents without mandatory parental and guardian authorization/ notification, in order to meet the educational and service needs of adolescents

X

4.

Acceptability of contraceptive information and services

Not integrated

4.1

Recommend gender-sensitive counseling and educational interventions on family planning and contraceptives that are based on accurate information, that include skills building (i.e. communications and negotiations), and that are tailored to meet communities’ and individuals’ specific needs

X

4.2

Recommend that follow-up services for management of contraceptive side-effects be prioritized as an essential component of all contraceptive service delivery. Recommend that appropriate referrals for methods not available on site be offered and available

X

5.

Quality of contraceptive information and services

Not integrated