Programmatic Responses to Refugees ’ Reproductive Health Needs
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چکیده
imum Initial Service Package (MISP) of interventions to be implemented at the onset of a humanitarian emergency; safe mothe rhood; sexual and gender-based violence; sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV and AIDS; family planning; other re p roductive health concerns, such as postabortion care and female genital mutilation; and adolescents. This article examines programs that have been implemented in varying re fugee contexts. The case studies focus on the areas of safe motherhood (including e m e rgency obstetric care), family planning, sexual and gender-based violence, and STDs (including HIV and AIDS). We describe project successes and challenges, and contextual issues that affect pro g r a m s .
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