Launching and Promoting the Female Condom in Eastern and Southern Africa (UNAIDS, 1999, 25 p.): II. Major themes: N. Resources

Launching and Promoting the Female Condom in Eastern and Southern Africa (UNAIDS, 1999, 25 p.)

II. Major themes

		A. Efficacy
		B. Acceptability
		C. Price and procurement
		D. Social marketing
		E. The role of empowerment and gender equity
		F. Networking and collaboration
		G. Multi-sectoral involvement
		H. Sharing of resources within the public and private sector
		I. Involving and targeting men
		J. Importance of interpersonal communication
		K. Training
		L. Importance of political support
		M. Female condom promotes reproductive health
		N. Resources
		O. Regional follow-up

N. Resources

Participants reviewed two draft documents prepared for the meeting: one on programming considerations facing decision-makers and managers in the public sector, the other on experiences and approaches to IEC, promotion and counseling. Several recommendations were made, and these documents will be completed and disseminated under the auspices of UNAIDS and WHO.

The WHO document The Female Condom: A Review (1997) remains the most comprehensive summary of technical knowledge and acceptability trials worldwide. Together with other materials, it is included in The Female Condom: An Information Pack (1997) distributed by UNAIDS and WHO. The Female Health Company is also an excellent source of videos, leaflets and other educational materials.