Population Services International’s Post

Are people swiping left or right on fertility tracking apps? While these apps can be challenging to use correctly and may not be as effective as methods like the pill or IUDs, research shows that demand is growing. If women are using technology to support their family planning journey, we must meet them where they are. Our latest blog, authored by Population Services International's Susannah Gibbs and Kendal Danna, explores how user demand, market trends, and consumer insights can guide the introduction of this new option for women's reproductive health: https://bit.ly/3YZGR6t #SRHR #ReproductiveHealth #FemTech #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #FertilityTracking #WomensHealth #InnovationInHealth

After World Water Week, PSI's John Sauer reflects on why the progress on sanitation remains so slow and what we can do about it.

Digitally-enabled chatbots were built to make quality #SRH counseling more accessible. But are they effective? PSI's Kristen Little and a consortium of partners including PSI, FHI 360, and EVIHDAF, with support of the Côte d’Ivoire Ministry of Health collected consumer insights to test the effectiveness of a #familyplanning chatbot in Côte d’Ivoire as part of the USAID funded Research for Scalable Solutions (R4S) program focused on improving the efficiency and equity of family planning programs in Africa and Asia. With this research, we know that chatbots may be effective in sharing family planning information with users in West Africa, especially young women in urban populations. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4dfN8P7 #sexualhealth #reproductivehealth #healthequity #digitalhealth

As we know: infrequent sex ranks as one of the most common reasons for not using #contraception. Through our research under the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) On-Demand Contraceptives Project, we see potential of a new on-demand #pericoital pill to help fill this gap in contraceptive options for women in low- and middle-income countries. 📊 Explore the findings and potential impact in our latest technical brief: https://bit.ly/3AfrQDb

We leave half the population behind when #SRH services don’t include men. And it impacts how the other half of the population – women and girls – can take charge of their health and lives. By placing men at the center of reproductive health conversations, we can dismantle barriers, dispel myths, and foster shared responsibility amongst partners. Explore how PSI Uganda , through Maverick Collective by PSI, is leveraging an #SBC-informed radio show to pave the way for a more inclusive, informed, healthier, and gender equal society for men and women: https://bit.ly/3waqLuP #GenderEquality #ReproductiveHealth #SharedResponsibility #HealthForAll **Pictured below are male participants in the radio pre-test sharing their thoughts and experiences and May Namukwaya, PSI Uganda’s Health Services Coordinator (center, in yellow blouse), training male workplace influencers on different methods of contraception. **

PSI Pakistan has been recognized for their incredible work on the ‘Zaroori Hai’ campaign with the Dragons of Pakistan Award for Best Small Budget Campaign. “Developed for World Population Day 2023, ‘Zaroori Hai’ highlights the significant barriers women face in accessing #familyplanning products,” says Rida Nadeem, Senior Marketing Officer at PSI Pakistan, “This award is a testament to PSI Pakistan’s fearless approach to challenging norms, amplifying voices, and supporting women to make informed choices about their #reproductivehealth.” Check out the Zaroori Hai campaign here: https://bit.ly/3z8v9Ml

Health insurance provides consumers with financial protection — a critical component in reaching #UHC. But many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face challenges in increasing health insurance uptake and guaranteeing effective coverage due to design and implementation flaws. How can governments navigate the complexities of health insurance to accelerate uptake? Our latest HSS Insights Series dives in: https://bit.ly/3TecjcD #HealthInsurance #UHC #GlobalHealth #HealthForAll #LMICs #HealthEquity #HealthcareAccess #HealthSystemsStrengthening