These nationally representative surveys characteristically consist of population-based data about reproductive health indicators. Individual country needs dictate specific focuses, yet a common theme surrounds maternal health, maternal mortality, child health and youth. Surveys are conducted roughly every five years. The CDC Reproductive Health Survey website contains summaries and full reports (pending availability) for each national survey. http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/Surveys/index.htm

Comparative Reports summarize and discuss similarities and differences among numerous countries’ Reproductive Health Survey results within a specified region. These reports cover a greater time range; spanning over decades. Reports include chapters on family planning, fertility, youth, HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health. The CDC Reproductive Health Survey website contains report highlights and links to the full report. http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/Surveys/index.htm

A tool that measures and monitors a country’s level of contraceptive security utilizing numerous indicators (i.e., forecasting, expenditure, HIV/AIDS prevalence) by focusing on the main contraceptive security components: supply chain, finance, health and social environment, access and utilization. Scores from these five focuses combine to create national composite indexes, which allows for ease of comparison amongst countries. Available in PDF via a direct link within the SID database.

The SID database includes over 200 surveys within 75 countries spanning from 1987-2007. The USAID-funded MEASURE Project collected, analyzed and published surveys primarily focusing on contraceptive security, maternal and child health, maternal mortality, HIV/AIDS, STIs, males and youth. National surveys available via direct links within the SID database or by following the http://www.measuredhs.com link to Surveys, DHS, All DHS by Country.

An Index proposed by Anrudh Jain and Judith Bruce in 1994 that measures reproductive health family planning programs’ successes or failures. The index measures two components: achieving an individual’s reproductive intentions and avoiding severe reproductive health problems associated with an individual’s reproductive intentions. The index is in a theoretical stage; it has not been applied in field conditions. Available via direct links within the SID database.

A list of indicators to measure and evaluate reproductive health commodity security in LAC, updated in July 2007. Indicators focus on logistics systems, procurement, expenditure and contraceptive security. Available in English and Spanish via PDFs within the SID database.

Various national USAID | POLICY PROJECT publications ranging from 2002-2005. Central focuses include market segmentation, forecasting and contraceptive security. The collection of USAID | POLICY publications will continue to grow, as this is not an exhaustive list. Available in PDF via a direct link within the SID database.

A national “report card” based on ten reproductive health indicators (i.e., maternal health, HIV/AIDS, fertility). Scoring, on a 100-point scale, occurs for each indicator. Score averages yield a total country index score. Based on overall scores, countries are classified by their risk level: very high, high, moderate, low and very low. Available via direct link within the SID database.

A tool applied in-country for assessing, developing and implementing commodity security. SPARHCS provides a framework and diagnostic guide to achieve reproductive health commodity security. Available via PDFs within the SID database.

Codes 89 countries on program effort using the following grouped features: policy and stage-setting activities, service and service-related activities, evaluation and recordkeeping and availability of fertility control methods. Begun around 1970, this FPPEI publication only includes the 1999 Cycle. Available via PDF within the SID database.

Four country level studies by DFID Health Resource Centre within Cambodia, Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia, published between 2005-2006. Focus topics include contraceptive security, capacity development, procurement, forecasting, expenditure and logistics management. Available via PDFs within the SID database or through http://www.dfidhealthrc.org/publications/srh.html

A series of three household surveys, begun in 1995, to nationally monitor the situation of children and women. Maternal and child health indicators are illustrated in national reports. Available via PDFs and direct links within the SID database.

A series of informal, spreadsheets depicting government, non-government and UNFPA contributions to achieve reproductive health commodity security. Available in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets within the SID database.

A spreadsheet containing public-sector procurement data from 1989-2006. The database provides estimates on the quantity, value and type of contraceptive support to countries. This data yields an annual report titled, Donor Support for Contraceptives and Condoms for STI/HIV Prevention. Available via Microsoft Excel spreadsheet within the SID database

Various national and regional UNFPA Publications ranging from 2000-2006, including: Donor Support for Contraceptives and Condoms for STI/HIV Prevention, Thematic Trust Fund on Reproductive Health Commodity Security Progress Report and Achieving the ICPD Goals: Reproductive Health Commodity Security. Central focuses include contraceptive security, procurement and expenditure. Available via PDFs and through direct links within the SID database.

Generated from Data Online for Population, Health and Nutrition (DOLPHN) system, statistical data on maternal and child health/mortality, HIV/AIDS and contraception provide an overview on current health conditions and population dynamics. Updated in May 2007. Available via direct link within the SID database.

This online system provides statistical data on current and historical, national demographic and health indicators. The analytical tool easily generates customized reports. In-depth definitions and background available via http://dolphn.aimglobalhealth.org/

National reports published in March 2007 document technical assistance provided by the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT focusing on logistics management, procurement, contraceptive security, local capacity building and various contraceptives (i.e., male condoms, injectables, implants, etc.). Available in PDF via a direct link within the SID database. Individual report summaries available by following the http://deliver.jsi.com link to publications, country reports.

USAID | DELIVER PROJECT’s quantitative data collection evaluation tool assesses the performance of health commodity logistics systems and availability of commodities at health facilities. National reports available via PDFs within the SID database.

USAID | DELIVER PROJECT’s qualitative data collection evaluation tool comprehensively measures and monitors contraceptive supply chains’ performance. The LSAT assessment includes in-depth interviews with national policy makers. National reports available via PDFs within the SID database.

Various national and regional USAID | DELIVER PROJECT publications ranging from 2000-2007. Central focuses include logistics systems, procurement, contraceptive security, HIV/AIDS and maternal health. Available in PDF via a direct link within the SID database. Individual document summaries available by following the http://deliver.jsi.com link to Publications, All Publications.

USAID’s automated contraceptive order, processing, and financial management system contains country-specific, contraceptive shipment history data including dates and product details. Data from 2000 to the present is available to the public through the RHInterchange, viewable on http://rhi.rhsupplies.org/rhi/ctrylist.do?locale=en_US

National Health expenditure data. Easily downloaded into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Available via country-specific direct links within the SID database. The WHO NHA website contains background information and definitions. http://www.who.int/nha/country/en/

Updated in July 2006, seventeen largely population-based indicators provide an overview of the reproductive health situation at the global and national level. Indicators cover topics such as maternal and child health, maternal mortality and contraceptive prevalence. Custom reports easily downloaded into Microsoft Excel format. The WHO website contains background information and definitions. http://www.who.int/reproductive-health/global_monitoring/RHRxmls/RHRmainpage.htm

Compiled from the annual publication, WHO Health Statistics, this tool contains national statistics on maternal and child health/mortality, HIV/AIDS, males and youth for 193 countries. Online database: http://www.who.int/whosis/database/core/core_select.cfm Additional background information and definitions available at: http://www.who.int/whosis/en