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Training in family planning

M Elstein1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Manchester, University Hospital of South Manchester, UK.

British Medical Bulletin
|January 1, 1993
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Despite comprehensive family planning training and contraception services in the UK, unplanned pregnancies are rising. Enhanced postgraduate training and specialized consultant roles in reproductive health are proposed to address this trend.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Reproductive Health
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Extensive family planning programs and contraception services exist in the UK.
  • Despite these efforts, the incidence of unplanned pregnancies has not decreased and is, in fact, increasing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the effectiveness of current family planning and contraception training in the UK.
  • To identify potential improvements in reproductive health education and service provision.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing family planning and contraception training programs for medical graduates and postgraduates.
  • Analysis of the role of the Joint Committee on Contraception (JCC) in postgraduate training.
  • Consideration of the impact of new consultant posts in Reproductive Health/community Gynaecology.
Keywords:
Abortion, InducedAbortion, LegalCritiqueDelivery Of Health CareDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDiseasesEducationEuropeFamily PlanningFamily Planning EducationFamily Planning ProgramsFertilityFertility Control, PostconceptionHealthHealth PersonnelHealth ServicesHiv InfectionsInfectionsMedical StudentsNational Health ServicesNorthern EuropeNursesPhysiciansPopulationPopulation DynamicsPregnancy, UnplannedReproductive BehaviorReproductive Tract InfectionsSexually Transmitted DiseasesStudentsUnited KingdomViral Diseases

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Main Results:

  • Medical graduates receive education in contraception methods.
  • Postgraduate training is regulated by the JCC and is well-integrated.
  • The establishment of consultant posts and higher training programs is expected to enhance local training opportunities.

Conclusions:

  • Current training and services have not curbed the rise in unplanned pregnancies.
  • Specialized consultant roles and enhanced training programs are crucial for improving reproductive health education and services.
  • These roles can contribute to education on sexuality, personal relationships, and family planning for all healthcare professionals and teachers.