Commentary
by
Schaaf, Marta et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
International
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
In this Commentary, we discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of social accountability strategies in promoting the availability of a full range of sexual and reproductive health services for excluded and historically oppressed populations.
Findings/Key points
Programs employed several strategies, including linking their strategies to legal accountability, budgetary expenditures, or other institutionalized processes; taking steps to ensure inclusion, including through consultation with excluded or stigmatized groups throughout the program design and implementation process; specific outreach and support to integrating marginalized groups into program activities; and the creation of separate spaces to ensure confidentiality and safety.
Keywords
Stigma
Peer/PWLLE program involvement
