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STRENGTHENING PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES Situation Analysis Situation analysis is a methodology invented by Population Council researchers to pinpoint problems in family planning service delivery. The first situation analysis was conducted in Kenya in 1989. It has since been used in dozens of countries around the world. The methodology is often coupled with operations research and technical assistance, to devise strategies for solving the problems identified in the situation analysis. The situation analysis has been adopted over time to meet different needs. The newest component evaluates HIV/AIDS services. The methodology integrates a number of different types of family planning program evaluation, including identifying crucial subsystem components of program operation; visiting a large sample of providers; using a client-oriented perspective; interviewing managers, providers, and clients; recording data on clinic facilities, equipment, and commodities; and observing client-provider interactions. Family planning professionals can use the methodology to assess the quality of care; evaluate the extent to which other reproductive health services are available to family planning program clients; estimate staff training needs; examine the availability of information, education, and communication materials; highlight equipment requirements; guide plans for facility renovation; quantify contraceptive supply levels; and provide data for policy formulation. The Council also developed simple, inexpensive computerized hand-held computers for family planning supervisors. These computers are loaded with situation analysis programs to provide on-site data access. See Also
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