Publication Date October 1, 2023 Program & Technical Resources

Moving from “Method Choice” to “Contraceptive and Method Choice”

Investments in quality family planning programs have proven to be an essential, cost-effective international development strategy and is a critical component of universal health coverage. Expanding method choice has been found to contribute to the desired outcomes of family planning programs, such as higher satisfaction and improved continuation. This brief builds upon previous work in order to broaden the thinking surrounding method choice, to include a fuller examination of how individuals interact with the healthcare system based on their socio-ecological context and how that impacts their choices. The framework proposed in this brief highlights a need to expand traditional voluntary family planning program outcome indicators. Family planning programs should embrace metrics of reproductive agency so that programs consider themselves successful when individuals are able to realize their reproductive intentions.

Publication Date October 1, 2023 Program & Technical Resources

COVID-19 Vaccination Program in Review: Ethiopia

As MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity’s COVID-19 vaccination program in Ethiopia comes to an end, we look back on the successes, challenges, and lessons learned that the project had in reaching underserved and priority populations, strengthening health systems management, and improving the health workforce. Download this report to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccination program in Ethiopia, which was conducted from July 2022 to June 2023.

Publication Date October 1, 2023 About MOMENTUM

MOMENTUM Projects in Europe, Eurasia, and the Middle East: Regional Reference Brief

The Europe, Eurasia, and the Middle East Regional Reference Brief summarizes MOMENTUM’s projects and activities implemented in partner countries to improve equitable access to respectful quality maternal, newborn, and child health and nutrition, voluntary family planning, and reproductive health care for all individuals and communities. The brief will be updated periodically as project activities evolve throughout the life of the project.

Publication Date October 1, 2023 About MOMENTUM

MOMENTUM Projects in Latin America and the Caribbean: Regional Reference Brief

The Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Reference Brief summarizes MOMENTUM’s projects and activities implemented in partner countries to improve equitable access to respectful quality maternal, newborn, and child health and nutrition, voluntary family planning, and reproductive health care for all individuals and communities. The brief will be updated periodically as project activities evolve throughout the life of the project.

Publication Date October 1, 2023 Program & Technical Resources

Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting Tools for Youth Social Accountability

This suite of tools can be used by young people and their allies to facilitate youth-led social accountability coupled with methods to promote collaboration, learning, and adaptation. MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership adapted these tools with Youth for Sustainable Development (YSD) and Youth Advocacy on Rights and Opportunities (YARO) as part of our work on youth-led social accountability in Kenya and Ghana. These versions of the tools can be adapted and used by other young people in their own youth-led social accountability work.

Publication Date October 1, 2023 Training & Guidance

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) Checklist: Integrating BFHI into Maternal and Newborn Health Services and Quality of Care

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a set of standards to protect, promote, and support optimal breastfeeding during the critical first hours and days while a mother-baby pair receives delivery and postnatal services in health facilities. This checklist, developed by MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership, aims to provide health facilities and district managers with practical guidance to ensure the integration and institutionalization of the BFHI Ten Steps within routine antenatal care (ANC), intrapartum care and postnatal care (PNC).The checklist may also be used by health facility managers and health workers involved in maternal and newborn care and nutrition, including ministry of health sub-national and district health managers.

Publication Date October 1, 2023 Webinars

How To: Practical Guidance for Strengthening Health Systems To Meet the Needs of Adolescents

On October 17, 2023, MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership held a workshop to build on discussions linking adolescent-responsive health systems to Universal Health Coverage during Global Forum for Adolescents. The workshop provided an introduction to the adolescent- and gender- responsive health systems approach; shared practical guidance on how to use the assessment and action planning tool, showcasing experiences in El Salvador, Kenya, Sierra Leone, and Zambia; and provided opportunities for questions and discussion on how to use the findings to take action to strengthen the health system to meet the needs of adolescents and address gendered barriers to care.

Publication Date October 1, 2023 Program & Technical Resources

Supporting COVID-19 Vaccination in Europe & Eurasia

This brief summarizes how the MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity project is supporting COVID-19 vaccination in Europe & Eurasia.

Publication Date October 1, 2023 Research & Evidence

MOMENTUM Safe Surgery India: Rapid Assessment Findings Fact Sheet

India conducted a total of 13 million surgeries in 2019 to 2020 related to obstetrics and family planning (FP) including 4.1 million cesarean deliveries (CDs), 3.4 million sterilizations, and 5.5 million long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) insertions. To understand the full landscape, a Rapid Assessment was conducted during the startup phase of the MOMENTUM Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetrics in India, with the objective of assessing the current prevalence and identifying the barriers for safe surgery in FP and obstetrics. It included a literature search, secondary data analysis, and key informant interviews focusing on the three broad themes of the project – CDs, surgery for FP, and use of LARCs among adolescents and youth. Assessment findings were used to define key strategies and targeted interventions aligned with government priorities.

Publication Date October 1, 2023 Program & Technical Resources

Cesarean Delivery Informational Video

This video profiles a couple in India, Seema and her partner Vijay, as they visit with their provider at a hospital in the days prior to Seema’s delivery. Seema receives a checkup, and the provider assures Seema that she will likely deliver without incident. However, the doctor lets the couple know that cesarean section is an option in the event it is needed to protect the life of the mother and baby – often when there are multiples, the baby is in breech position, or when there an emergency, such as prolonged labor. The provider advises the couple how to identify and prepare for emergency obstetrics situations. The couple is grateful for the advice and support of the doctor, and the health worker in their community. In Hindi and Kannada (with English subtitles).