Global initiatives and frameworks for family planning Formulation and implementation of national and sub-national laws and policies

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1 CALL FOR INDIVIDUAL ABSTRACTS Submission Deadline: April 13, 2018 The International Conference on Family Planning 2018 invites abstracts on cutting-edge research, program, and advocacy results directed at enabling individuals throughout the world, especially in low-income areas, to achieve their contraceptive and reproductive intentions. Of particular interest are abstracts on research demonstrating how family planning impacts the health, wealth, and autonomy of people and nations, and on high impact or best practices in family planning programs, policy, and service delivery. Abstracts using strong scientific/evaluation methods will be given priority in the review and acceptance process. TRACKS Below is a list of tracks for abstract submission and co-organizers for each track. Under each track, illustrative - but not comprehensive - examples are listed. Abstracts with a focus that does not easily fit any of these tracks will be considered, and should be submitted under the Other category. 1. Returns on investment in family planning and the Demographic Dividend Jason Bremner Family Planning 2020 Jean-François Kobiané Institut Supérieur des Sciences de la Population Demographic dividend Impact of family planning on maternal and child health Impact of family planning on gender equality Family planning cost/benefit analysis Population, environment, and development Impact of family planning on security and resilience 2. Policy, financing, and accountability Vicky Boydell Naomi Lince-Deroche IPPF/Evidence Project Guttmacher Institute Global initiatives and frameworks for family planning Formulation and implementation of national and sub-national laws and policies

2 Universal health coverage and family planning Costs associated with family planning service provision and budgeting Funding landscape for family planning Financing strategies for family planning Effective advocacy and accountability approaches for family planning Data utilization for measuring results, advocacy impact, and accountability 3. Demand generation and social and behavior change Arzum Ciloglu Anna Mackay Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs Marie Stopes International Transitions in desired fertility Cultural and social determinants in fertility and family planning Social and behavior change among health workers Preferences and acceptability of contraceptive options 4. Fertility intentions and family planning Michelle Hindin Kazuyo Machiyama Population Council London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Understanding and measurement of fertility intentions Unwanted and mistimed pregnancy Unmet need for family planning 5. Reproductive rights and gender empowerment Caitlin Gertds Priya Nanda Ibis Reproductive Health Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Abortion Empowerment and reproductive health Contraceptive choice Gender-based violence and family planning 6. Improving quality of care Andreea Creanga Johns Hopkins University January 12, 2018 Page 2

3 Richard Adanu Surendra Sharma University of Ghana Jhpiego Quality improvement in family planning Quality of care, discontinuation, and contraceptive dynamics Method information index and client satisfaction Assessment of family planning service quality 7. Expanding access to family planning Ben Bellows Chelsea Polis Population Council Guttmacher Institute Socio-economic, geographic, and demographic inequalities Challenges and solutions to broaden method mix Task shifting and community-based delivery approaches Total market approach Public-private partnership to expand access Safety and effectiveness of various contraceptive methods 8. Advances in contraceptive technology and contraceptive commodity security Denise Harrison Kirsten Vogelsong United States Agency for International Development Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Product innovations: contraceptive research and development Novel contraceptives for men: challenges and opportunities Introduction and scale-up of new contraceptive products Multipurpose prevention technologies Commodity security and logistics 9. Integration of family planning into health and development programs Angela Akol FHI 360 Baker Maggwa United States Agency for International Development Post-abortion care and family planning Integration of family planning with maternal and child health services January 12, 2018 Page 3

4 Integration of family planning with services for HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections Integration of family planning with primary health care services Integrating of family planning with population, health, and environment programs Integration of reproductive health and climate adaptation programs Integration of family planning with socio-economic development programs 10. Sexual and reproductive health and rights among adolescents and youth Abu Sayed Hasan Jane Otai United Nations Population Fund Jhpiego Barriers to access contraceptive methods among adolescents and youth Innovations in youth-oriented service delivery approaches Contraceptive use among adolescents and youth Early marriage and family planning Youth leadership in family planning Comprehensive sexual education for adolescent boys and girls 11. Men and family planning Dominick Shattuck Stan Becker Institute for Reproductive Health, Georgetown University Johns Hopkins University Men as contraceptive method users Couple dynamics in family planning Male engagement in social norm changes Family planning programs with men and couples 12. Family planning and reproductive health in humanitarian settings Norhan Bader Monica Adhiambo Onyango International Youth Alliance for Family Planning (IYAFP) Boston University School of Public Health Family planning programs for refugees and internally displaced population Natural disasters and family planning and reproductive health Family planning during disease outbreak and epidemic crises Post-abortion family planning in humanitarian settings January 12, 2018 Page 4

5 Contraceptives and adolescents in humanitarian settings 13. Faith and family planning Lauren VanEnk Peter Munene Institute for Reproductive Health, Georgetown University Faith to Action Network Role of religious leaders and faith-based organizations in family planning Interfaith approaches to improve access to family planning Faith-based considerations in comprehensive sexuality education Religion and family planning in the context of conflict, post-conflict, and extremism Faith-based organizations and partnership for family planning--expanding to scale 14. Urbanization and reproductive health Estelle M. Sidze Stella Babalola African Population Health Research Center, Kenya Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs Urbanization and emerging issues in family planning Urban inequities in access to family planning services Contraceptive use among urban youth: barriers and facilitators 15. Advances in monitoring and evaluation methods Dominic Montagu Wenjuan Wang University of California, San Francisco The DHS Program, ICF Quality and use of health management information systems data Advances in measurement of family planning indicators Data use in monitoring and programmatic decision making Linking performance measures to outcomes SUBMISSION Individual abstracts may address a) research findings b) effective programs and best practices, or c) advocacy and accountability. January 12, 2018 Page 5

6 Each should follow their respective outlines and word counts per section noted below. Individuals submitting abstracts should ensure they provide sufficient detail for external reviewers to evaluate their work. Abstracts should be submitted in English or French by April 13, 2018 online at OUTLINE FOR ABSTRACTS Research abstract 1. Significance/background 2. Main question/hypothesis ( Methodology (location, study design, data source, time frame, sample size, analysis approach) (200 words max) 4. Results/key findings* ( Knowledge contribution (250 Program/Best Practice abstract 1. Significance/background 2. Program intervention/activity tested ( Methodology (location, setting, data source, time frame, intended beneficiaries, participant size, evaluation approach) 4. Results/key findings* ( Program implications/lessons (250 Advocacy and Accountability abstract 1. Significance/background 2. Advocacy intervention/activity tested ( Methodology (location, setting, data source, time frame, intended decisionmaker, intended beneficiaries, participant size, advocacy approach) 4. Results/key findings* ( Policy or program implications/lessons (250 *Preliminary results and key findings are acceptable. EVALUATION CRITERIA 1. Originality Contains significant new findings and advances 2. Quality Significantly contributes to the evidence and knowledge base for addressing family planning needs 3. Importance Directly addresses key themes for conference 4. Presentation Clearly presents abstract content according to outline (with headings) and implications for research, program or policy action Submitters will receive an acknowledging receipt. Track organizers will recommend acceptance of abstracts based on scores from three reviewers, and the scientific January 12, 2018 Page 6

7 subcommittee will make final determination. The corresponding author will be notified regarding abstract decisions by June 4, Authors/presenters will be asked to confirm their participation by July 2, Authors with accepted abstracts, including those presenting on a preformed panel, may appear as a presenting author up to two times on the conference program either in an oral presentation or a poster session. This is to provide opportunities to broaden the base of conference participation. CONFERENCE TRAVEL SUPPORT Limited travel support is available. Only individuals whose abstracts are selected for oral presentation will be eligible to apply. Priority will be given to junior researchers under 35 years of age (by April 13, 2018) from developing countries. Travel support application forms will be provided with notification letters. For more information, please contact: info@fpconference.org January 12, 2018 Page 7