Are you looking for general information on family planning?
This section describes websites that provide overview material on the topic and substantial information about contraceptive methods. The information is useful for both health care providers and the public.
The Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI)
www.guttmacher.org/sections/contraception.php
www.guttmacher.org/ Click on Contraception under Resources by Subject
AGI provides information on sexual and reproductive health research, policy analysis, and public education. The site offers a broad array of topics (e.g., benefits of contraception, funding sources for family planning, current controversies and issues about contraception, etc.) that would be of interest to an extensive audience, including the media, policymakers, and researchers.
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP)
www.arhp.org/healthcareproviders/resources/contraceptionresources/
www.arhp.org/patienteducation/interactivetools/index.cfm
www.arhp.org/factsheets/index.cfm
www.arhp.org Click on Healthcare Providers, Patient Education, or Contraception Resource Center
The ARHP provides information and education on reproductive health topics for health care providers and the public, including online brochures and guides, slide sets, and topical fact sheets. Some of the materials for the public are in Spanish and French. In addition, there are interactive tools for families (e.g., one to assist with choosing contraceptives).
The Emergency Contraception Website
www.NOT-2-LATE.com
www.ec.princeton.edu/
Princeton University ’s Office of Population Research and the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals operate this website that maintains a directory of emergency contraceptive pills available in the U.S. and other countries around the world.
Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health (JIWH)
www.contraceptivecoverage.org
This website, created by JIWH, offers evidence-based information on coverage of contraceptives in benefit plans. While directed to employers, it offers information of benefit to consumers, healthcare providers, and policy-makers. “Contraception Basics” and “Glossary” offer definitions and descriptions of methods.
Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)
www.kff.org/womenshealth/contraception.cfm
www.kff.org Click on Women’s Health Policy
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation focuses on providing reliable information on major health care issues, including women’s health policy and Medicaid. Examples of information found on this site include: state Medicaid policies, a national profile of women and healthcare, state mandated contraceptive benefits, and analyses of policies on access to care. Topics vary depending on studies carried out by KFF.
National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA)
www.nfprha.org/facts/contraception
www.nfprha.org Click on Sexual Health Information
This organization is dedicated to assuring access to voluntary, comprehensive family planning and reproductive health care services worldwide. The site provides information on contraception methods for the public.
National Women’s Health Information Center
www.womenshealth.gov
This website is sponsored by the DHHS Office on Women’s Health. Users search the website by topic.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
www.plannedparenthood.org Click on Health Info
The site offers extensive information on birth control methods and emergency contraception; some information is in Spanish.
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