A Framework for Developing Reproductive Health Policies and Programmes in Nepal
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3972496 |
|---|---|
| Authors | B Campbell Bruce (United Nations Population Fund), H Reerink Ietje (Royal Tropical Institute), Jenniskens Françoise (Royal Tropical Institute), R Pathak Laxmi, R Laxmi (Department of Health Services) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 21 |
| Pages | 171-182 |
| Publication date | 2003-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Reproductive Health Matters (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0968-8080 • E-ISSN: 1460-9576 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1016/s0968-8080(03)02169-4 |
| PMID | 12800714 |
| OpenAlex | W2152234627 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 1 |
Based on experience in Nepal from 1996-2001, this paper presents a six-element framework to support governments in poor countries in developing and implementing reproductive health programmes. The six elements of the framework are: (i) collaborative planning and programming; (ii) strategic assessment; (iii) policy and strategy development; (iv) guideline and material development; (v) reproductive health programme management; and (vi) policy review. Its implementation calls for collaborative work between policymakers and programme managers at all levels of the health system, external donors and development agencies. Change in Nepal is constrained by poor human and financial resources, extremely difficult geography and strong cultural, religious and social traditions. An informal assessment at district level and below found that information tools, clinical protocols and operational guidelines were highly relevant, though problems with utilisation and motivation were noted. Utilisation of strategy and policy documents and tools was reported to be high at national level, but no causal link can be drawn between instruments in the framework and changes in reproductive health indicators. However, access to the tools described in this article can contribute to improvements in coverage and quality of reproductive health services in the hands of motivated people; improved indicators in family planning use, antenatal care and assisted delivery in Nepal in this period support this view
Developing country · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental health · Political science · Population · Reproductive health · Reproductive rights · Sexual and reproductive health and rights · Global Health Care Issues · Global Maternal and Child Health · Healthcare Systems and Reforms · Medicine
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| Citation span | 2005 - 2026 (22) |
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