Population Council Research that makes a difference

Saiqa Mullick, M.D.

Senior Associate and Country Director

Integration of Counseling and Testing into Family Planning (more)
The Population Council is assisting in the implementation of provider-initiated HIV counseling within the context of family planning services in South Africa.
(10/2006 - ongoing)
Topics: HIV care, support, and treatment; Integrating health services
Countries: South Africa

Integration of Family Planning into Antiretroviral Treatment (more)
Council researchers are providing assistance in strengthening the provision of FP services to HIV-positive women in South Africa.
(10/2008 - ongoing)
Topics: HIV care, support, and treatment; Integrating health services; Safe pregnancy, antenatal, and delivery care
Countries: South Africa

National Contraceptive Policy Guideline Revision in South Africa (more)
As members of the expert advisory committee, Population Council staff members are involved in a national effort to revise and update the national contraceptive policy in South Africa.
(8/2010 - ongoing)
Topics: Family planning services
Countries: South Africa

Enabling Access to High-quality PMTCT Services by Community and Facility Strengthening in Zimbabwe (more)
Through intensive facility and community-level interventions, the Council and its partners seek to increase prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in the Mashonaland Central Province, Zimbabwe.
(9/2010 - 2/2013)
Topics: HIV and children; HIV prevention; PMTCT and pediatric HIV
Countries: Zimbabwe

Developing an Integrated Model for Post-rape Care and HIV Post-exposure Prophylaxis in Rural South Africa (more)
The Council partnered with the South African Department of Health, the University of the Witwatersrand, and the Tshwaranang Legal Advocacy Centre to test a nurse-led integrated delivery model for post-rape care in a rural district-level hospital.
(3/2003 - 1/2010)
Topics: HIV care, support, and treatment; Integrating health services; Sexual and gender-based violence; Strengthening health systems
Countries: South Africa

Improving Access to and Delivery of Comprehensive Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for Sexual Assault and Occupational PEP Through Training and Systems Strengthening (more)
Council staff in South Africa are improving access to post-rape care for child and adult survivors of sexual assault as well as occupational PEP for health and emergency care workers on a national scale, in a continuing effort to provide comprehensive post-rape care management and prevent unwanted pregnancies, HIV, and other infections.
(2/2010 - 9/2010)
Topics: HIV care, support, and treatment; HIV prevention; Sexual and gender-based violence; Strengthening health systems
Countries: South Africa

Pilot-testing the KwaZulu-Natal Integrated Antenatal and Postnatal Policy and Guidelines (more)
Council researchers are conducting a trial of the KwaZulu-Natal ANC/PNC guidelines in three priority districts in South Africa: Amajuba, Zululand, and Umkhanyakude.
(10/2007 - 9/2010)
Topics: HIV prevention; Integrating health services; PMTCT and pediatric HIV; Postpartum maternal care; Safe pregnancy, antenatal, and delivery care
Countries: South Africa

Traditional Leaders' Response to Sexual and Gender-based Violence in South Africa (more)
Population Council researchers are further investigating the potential of traditional leaders in South African communities to advocate for and initiate prevention and management interventions for victims of sexual and gender-based violence.
(5/2009 - 2/2010)
Topics: Sexual and gender-based violence
Countries: South Africa

Integrating the Management of STIs/RTIs into Reproductive Health Services in Kenya (more)
The Council supported Kenya's Ministry of Health in adapting WHO’s global guidelines for integrating RTI/STI services into other reproductive health services in primary health care settings.
(5/2007 - 9/2009)
Topics: Integrating health services; RTIs/STIs
Countries: Kenya

Feasibility, Effectiveness, and Cost of Models of Integrating Counseling and Testing for HIV Within Family Planning Services in Kenya (more)
Council researchers tested two models of integrating family planning and HIV counseling and testing (C&T) services in Kenya.
(7/2005 - 1/2008)
Topics: HIV care, support, and treatment; Integrating health services; Quality of care; RTIs/STIs
Countries: Kenya

Creating Conditions for Implementing a Province-wide Comprehensive, Evidence-based Antenatal and Postnatal Care Package in KwaZulu-Natal (more)
Council researchers assisted in the development of policy to improve antenatal and postnatal care in South Africa.
(12/2004 - 12/2007)
Topics: PMTCT and pediatric HIV; Postpartum maternal care; Safe pregnancy, antenatal, and delivery care
Countries: South Africa

Feasibility, Effectiveness, and Cost of Models of Integrating Counseling and Testing for HIV Within Family Planning Services in South Africa (more)
Council researchers collaborated with the South Africa Department of Health to provide guidance on making counseling and testing for HIV more widely available through family planning services.
(7/2004 - 12/2007)
Topics: HIV care, support, and treatment; Integrating health services; Quality of care; RTIs/STIs
Countries: South Africa

Saiqa Mullick, M.D.

Senior Associate and Country Director

The Balanced Counseling Strategy Plus: A Toolkit for Family Planning Service Providers Working in High HIV/STI Prevalence Settings  (HTML) 
Mullick,Saiqa; Liambila,Wilson; Askew,Ian; Menziwa,Mantshi; Khoza,Doctor; Raney,Laura; Bruce,Linda
Publication date: 2012

The prevention and management of HIV and sexual and gender-based violence: Responding to the needs of survivors and those-at-risk  (PDF) 
Raifman,Sarah; Askew,Ian; Amin,Sajeda; Keesbury,Jill; Mullick,Saiqa; Diers,Judith A.; Budiharsana,Meiwita P.; Undie,Chi-Chi; Zama,Mary; Menziwa,Mantshi; Hutchinson,Sherry; Rutenberg,Naomi
Publication date: 2011

Introducing and pilot-testing the national guidelines on integrating the management of STIs/RTIs into reproductive health settings in Kenya  (PDF) 
Liambila,Wilson; Mullick,Saiqa; Askew,Ian; Broutet,Nathalie; Kigen,Bartilol; Mutunga,Cosmas; Sande,Daniel; Garama,Nimrod; Tsofa,Benjamin; Awuor,Christine; Mohammed,Ibrahim
Final report
Publication date: 2010

The role of traditional leaders in preventing and addressing sexual and gender-based violence: Findings from KwaZulu-Natal, Northwest and Limpopo provinces in South Africa  (PDF) 
Teffo-Menziwa,Mantshi; Mullick,Saiqa; Dlamini,Prince Cedza
Final report
Publication date: 2010

Women and sexual violence 
Mullick,Saiqa; Teffo-Menziwa,Mantshi; Williams,Eka; Jina,Ruxana
from South African Health Review 2010, pp. 49-58
Publication date: 2010

Feasibility and effectiveness of integrating provider-initiated testing and counselling within family planning services in Kenya  (abstract) 
Liambila,Wilson; Askew,Ian; Mwangi,Juma; Ayisi,Robert; Kibaru,Josephine; Mullick,Saiqa
AIDS 23(suppl 1): S115-S121
Publication date: 2009

Assessing Integration Methodology (AIM): A handbook for measuring and assessing the integration of family planning and other reproductive health services  (PDF) (HTML) 
Rivero-Fuentes,M.Estela; RamaRao,Saumya; Estrada,Ricardo; Warren,Charlotte; Mullick,Saiqa; Askew,Ian; Birungi,Harriet; Townsend,John W.; Medina,Susana
Publication date: 2008

Developing comprehensive and evidence-based policy and guidelines for antenatal and postnatal care in KwaZulu-Natal  (PDF) 
Ditlopo,Prudence; Menziwa,Mantshi; Mullick,Saiqa; RamaRao,Saumya; Dalton,Janet; Nyasulu,Dolly; Beksinska,Mags; Kunene,Busi
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2008

Feasibility, acceptability, effect, and cost of integrating counseling and testing for HIV within family planning services in Kenya  (PDF) 
Liambila,Wilson; Warren,Charlotte; Mullick,Saiqa; Askew,Ian; Homan,Rick; Mohammed,Ibrahim; Ayisi,Robert; Gitau,Margaret; Kibaru,Josephine; Gathitu,Mary; Maua,Judith; Jilo,Helton; Mwangi,Juma; Njoroge,John; Wanyoro,Anthony K.; Njuguna,Peter Mohammed; Mboche,Andrew
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2008

Feasibility, acceptability, effectiveness and cost of models of integrating HIV prevention and counseling and testing for HIV within family planning services in North West Province, South Africa  (PDF) 
Mullick,Saiqa; Menziwa,Mantshi; Mosery,Nzwakie; Khoza,Doctor; Maroga,Edwin
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2008

Testing the effectiveness of the Men as Partners Program (MAP) in Soweto, South Africa  (PDF) 
Ditlopo,Prudence; Mullick,Saiqa; Askew,Ian; Vernon,Ricardo; Maroga,Edwin; Sibeko,Sgidi; Tshabalala,Mokgethi; Raletsemo,Rabbuh; Peacock,Dean; Levack,Andrew
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2007

Involving men in maternity care: Health service delivery issues  (abstract) (PDF) 
Mullick,Saiqa; Kunene,Busi; Wanjiru,Monica
Agenda: Special Focus on Gender, Culture and Rights (special issue): 124-135
Publication date: 2005

Sexually transmitted infections in pregnancy: Prevalence, impact on pregnancy outcomes, and approach to treatment in developing countries  (abstract) (PDF) 
Mullick,Saiqa; Watson-Jones,Deborah; Beksinska,Mags; Mabey,David
Sexually Transmitted Infections 81(4): 294-302
Publication date: 2005

Treatment for syphilis in antenatal care: Compliance with the three dose standard treatment regimen  (abstract) (PDF) 
Mullick,Saiqa; Beksinska,Mags; Msomi,Sibekezelo
Sexually Transmitted Infections 81(3): 220-222
Publication date: 2005

Commentary: Controlling congenital syphilis in the era of HIV/AIDS  (PDF) 
Mullick,Saiqa; Broutet,Nathalie; Ye Htun; Temmerman,Marleen; Ndowa,Francis
Bulletin of the World Health Organization 82(6): 431-432
Publication date: 2004

Involving men in maternity care: South Africa  (PDF) 
Kunene,Busi; Beksinska,Mags; Zondi,Simphiwe; Mthembu,Nobuhle; Mullick,Saiqa; Ottolenghi,Emma; Kleinschmidt,Immo; Adamchak,Susan E.; Janowitz,Barbara; Cuthbertson,Carmen
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2004

Saiqa Mullick, M.D.

Senior Associate and Country Director

Enabling access to high-quality PMTCT services by community and facility strengthening in Zimbabwe: Results from a baseline assessment (PDF) 
Poster presentation at the XIX International AIDS Conference, Washington, DC, 25 July
Mullick,Saiqa; Schenk,Katie D.; Thior,Ibou; Hughes,Lindsay
Publication date: 2012

Evaluation of post rape care for children in Limpopo and North West Provinces (PDF) 
Poster presentation at the XIX International AIDS Conference, Washington, DC, 25 July
Sohaba,Nathi; Mullick,Saiqa; Van Blerk,Linda; Khoza,Doctor
Publication date: 2012

Traditional leaders response to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in South Africa (abstract)  
Presentation at the XVIII International AIDS Conference, Vienna, 21 July
Teffo-Menziwa,Mantshi; Mullick,Saiqa; Dlamini,C.
Publication date: 2010

Effectiveness of available information, education, and communication (IEC) materials for male involvement in reproductive health (abstract) (PDF) 
Poster presentation at 4th South African AIDS Conference: Scaling Up for Success,


Durban, 31 March
Mabasa,Sophy; Maluleke,Stubbs; Mullick,Saiqa; Teffo-Menziwa,Mantshi; Peacock,Dean
Publication date: 2009

Effectiveness of available male involvement in reproductive health information, education, and communication materials targeted at men (abstract)  
Poster presentation at 5th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention, Cape Town, 19-22 July
Mabasa,Sophy; Mullick,Saiqa; Menziwa,Mantshi; Maluleke,Stubbs
Publication date: 2009

Integration of counseling and testing into family planning: Health providers' and clients' perceptions and acceptability (abstract)  
Presentation at the 5th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention, Cape Town, 22 July
Mosery,Nzwakie; Mullick,Saiqa; Menziwa,Mantshi; Khoza,Doctor; Maroga,Edwin
Publication date: 2009

Scaling up Balanced Counseling Strategy Plus (BCS+) to improve the quality of family planning and HIV counseling through linking counseling and testing with family planning services, Kenya and South Africa (abstract)  
Presentation at 4th South African AIDS Conference: Scaling Up for Success,


Durban, 31 March
Menziwa,Mantshi; Liambila,Wilson; Mullick,Saiqa; Khoza,Doctor; Askew,Ian
Publication date: 2009

Sexually transmitted and reproductive tract infections: Detection, management, and control as part of primary health care, and sexual and reproductive health services  
Presentation at the XIX FIGO World Congress of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Cape Town, 6 October
Mullick,Saiqa
Publication date: 2009

Strengthening and scaling up HIV services through integration into family planning in South Africa: Results of an evaluation (PDF) 
Presentation at the International Conference on Family Planning: Research and Best Practices, Kampala, 17 November
Teffo-Menziwa,Mantshi; Mullick,Saiqa; Ramlall,Joshika; Maroga,Edwin; Khoza,Doctor; Kumalo,Fikile; Askew,Ian
Publication date: 2009

Strengthening and scaling up HIV services through integration into family planning: Results from an evaluation (abstract)  
Presentation at the 2009 HIV/AIDS Implementers' Meeting, Windhoek, Namibia, 10-14 June
Mullick,Saiqa; Mosery,Nzwakie; Menziwa,Mantshi; Khoza,Doctor; Maroga,Edwin
Publication date: 2009

The effect of integrating counseling and testing of HIV within family planning settings on sexual behavior and fertility intentions (abstract)  
Presentation at the 5th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention, Cape Town, 19-22 July
Khoza,Doctor; Mullick,Saiqa; Menziwa,Mantshi; Maroga,Edwin
Publication date: 2009

Inner city study project status  
Presentation at a meeting with the International Organization for Migration, 27 November
Fipaza,Zukiswa; Mullick,Saiqa
Publication date: 2008

Integrating HIV prevention and testing into family planning services in North West Province, South Africa: Results from client-provider observations  
Presentation at the video conference Improving Client-Provider Interaction: Responding to Clients' Family Planning Needs in HIV/AIDS Service Settings, 1 March
Mullick,Saiqa
Publication date: 2007

Cost of introducing two different models of integrating VCT for HIV within family planning clinics in South Africa  
Presentation at Linking Reproductive Health, Family Planning, and HIV/AIDS in Africa, Addis Ababa, 9-10 October
Homan,Rick; Mullick,Saiqa; Nduna,Mzikazi; Khoza,Doctor
Publication date: 2006

From global intentions to local realities: Adapting international guidelines on FP/RH and HIV/AIDS integration to national programs in Kenya  
Presentation at Linking Reproductive Health, Family Planning, and HIV/AIDS in Africa, Addis Ababa, 9-10 October
Askew,Ian; Mullick,Saiqa; Liambila,Wilson; Broutet,Nathalie
Publication date: 2006

Integrating counseling and testing into family planning services: What happens to the existing quality of family planning when HIV services are integrated in South Africa?"  
Presentation at Linking Reproductive Health, Family Planning, and HIV/AIDS in Africa, Addis Ababa, 9-10 October
Mullick,Saiqa; Askew,Ian; Maluka,Tshepo; Khoza,Doctor; Menziwa,Mantshi
Publication date: 2006

Sexual practices and STI/HIV risky behaviors and prevention among men and women in Soweto, South Africa (abstract)  
Presentation at 2nd Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights, Nairobi, 19-21 June
Ditlopo,Prudence; Mullick,Saiqa; Levin,Jonathan; Chege,Jane; Peacock,Dean; Raletsemo,Rabbuh; Sibeko,Sgidi
Publication date: 2006