Visual educational materials are a unique way to communicate with users of the health system. Effective materials provide important health information in a format that is easy to understand and appropriate for the cultural context in which it is being used. The best materials add to the user's knowledge and motivate them to change their behavior. These tools were designed to complement the training given to health personnel with the aim of guiding their discussions about family planning with users in three indigenous communities in Panama. Visual aids include brochures of several modern methods of contraception.These materials can be packaged together to create a flipchart or a book.
This guide was developed to help health personnel who provide counseling services enable users to make informed decisions regarding the selection of a contraceptive method. The guide includes additional information on sexual health and rights, as well as basic information and illustrations on contraceptive methods, male and female anatomy, menstruation, ovulation and fertility.
This sample book should be used by community health personnel to provide family planning counseling. The document contains illustrations and a basic description of each method.
This booklet describes the male condom, how it is used and where to get it. The brochure is designed to be used by community health personnel.
This booklet describes the intrauterine device (IUD), how to obtain it and where to receive more information. The brochure is designed to be used by community health personnel.
This booklet describes the exclusive breastfeeding method and lists where more information can be accessed. The brochure is designed to be used by community health personnel.
This brochure describes the subdermal implant and where they can be accessed. The brochure is designed to be used by community health personnel.
This booklet describes the contraceptive injection and where more information can be accessed. There are two versions of this booklet, each describing one of the two locations on the body where the injection can be received. The brochure is designed to be used by community health personnel.
This booklet describes the contraceptive pill, where you can access it, and where you can receive more information. The brochure is designed to be used by community health personnel.