Female volunteers: An asset to the reproductive health sector in rural Cambodia

The results of a field study examined in this article show the remarkable success of a reproductive health education and community outreach project in Cambodia that has been implemented by the Ministry of Women's and Veterans' Affairs since 1995, both in terms of levels of volunteer activi...

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Published in:Development in practice 2003-08, Vol.13 (4), p.346-360
Main Authors: Suehiro, Yuuki, Altman, Penny
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Birth control
Cambodia
Community education
Community health
Community work
Development studies
Educational Programs
Females
Gender
Health Education
Health promotion
Medical practice
Outreach programmes
Reproductive health
Rural Areas
Rural studies
Sexual reproduction
Sexually transmitted diseases
Training
Voluntary work
Volunteer training
Volunteerism
Volunteers
Women
Women's role
Womens health
Womens Health Care
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Summary:The results of a field study examined in this article show the remarkable success of a reproductive health education and community outreach project in Cambodia that has been implemented by the Ministry of Women's and Veterans' Affairs since 1995, both in terms of levels of volunteer activity and in terms of the impact of the project on increased knowledge and practice in reproductive health issues among the target population. A key to the project's success appears to be its adherence to principles identified, but seldom practised, such as a strong commitment to capacity building at all levels.
ISSN:0961-4524
1364-9213
DOI:10.1080/0961452032000112400