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Incidence of syphilis in Romania (1985-2000)

Explore policy barriers, inadequate resources, and strategies to enhance reproductive health in Romania during 1985-2000. Insights from studies on sexual education and gender rights.

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Incidence of syphilis in Romania (1985-2000)

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  1. Incidence of syphilis in Romania (1985-2000) Number of cases per 100,000

  2. Physical and Sexual Abuse (%) 1999

  3. Policy Barriers • Inadequate resources • Inefficient procurement • Ineffective targeting • Limited access in rural areas • Limited sexual education

  4. Improving reproductive health (1) • Improve targeting of the public sector FP services and commodities • Include low cost contraceptives in the health insurance • Train and allow family doctors to provide FP commodities, particularly in rural areas • Support the growth of NGOs for wider coverage

  5. Improving reproductive health (2) • Promote male as well as female rights to RH services • Design RH education programs for female and males • In school • In health centers • In the community • Strengthen male component of FP services

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