What Did They Learn? Population Council Researchers
Report Back from the Field
NEW YORK, NY (31 October 2007)—Population Council staff from
Africa, Asia, and the Americas will present findings related to HIV and
AIDS; poverty, gender, and youth; and reproductive health during the
American Public Health Association’s annual meeting and exposition (3–7 November,
Washington, DC). Council professionals will discuss insights from their
efforts to improve the understanding of topics such as:
- Sexual harassment of young female workers (Bangladesh)
Monday, 5 November, 12:30–1:30 pm | Poster Session 3165.0—Gender-based
Discrimination and Violence Against Women
- Self-screening for oral contraceptive use (USA)
Monday, 5 November, 2:30–3:30 pm | Poster Session 3281.0—Issues in
Contraceptive Technology
- Preventing obstetric hemorrhage in rural communities (Mexico)
Monday, 5 November, 8:30–10:00 pm | Panel Discussion 3446.0—Global
Experiences with the Non-pneumatic Anti-shock Garment
- Making the Promise: Keeping the Promise, a faith-based
strategy of mutual monogamy for HIV prevention (South Africa)
Tuesday, 6 November, 12:30–2:00 pm | Roundtable Session
4115.0—Collaboration and Partnerships with the Faith Community to Work
on Global Health Rights
- How insurance influences health-seeking behavior (Vietnam)
Tuesday, 6 November, 8:30–10:00 pm | Oral Session
4341.0—Subsidy and Risk Sharing
Please consult the Council’s
Guide to Population Council Activities at APHA for a comprehensive list
of the 30 presentations and posters on display during this year’s meeting.
Meeting participants are welcome to visit booth #1046 in the exhibit
hall for the latest information and resources.
About the Population Council
The Population Council (www.popcouncil.org) conducts research worldwide to
improve policies, programs, and products in three areas: HIV and AIDS;
poverty, gender, and youth; and reproductive health.
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Media contact
Diane M. Rubino: +1 212 339 0617;
drubino@popcouncil.org
