American Public Health Association
137th Annual Meeting & Exposition
7–11 November 2009
Guide to Population Council activities:
Information and resources will be available at the Population Council booth during the conference—space no. 231 in the Exhibit Hall.
List of materials to be displayed at Council exhibit booth (PDF)
Conference venue
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA
Media inquiries
Diane Rubino: drubino@popcouncil.org; +1 212 339 0617
Media-friendly services include:
- Arranging interviews with Council researchers.
- Providing electronic and traditional format press kits.
- Assisting in article development.
| Platform | Title | Authors |
Poster Session |
"Community participation in reproductive health program: An experience from Bangladesh" (Board 10) (Abstract no. 204125) 2055.0—Community-Based Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
Md. Mafizur Rahman, Ubaidur Rob, Md. Moshiur Rahman |
| Platform | Title | Authors |
Oral Session |
"Community involvement in maternal health care financing scheme: Experiences from rural Bangladesh" (9:15 am) (Abstract no. 207196) 3022.0—Insurance Coverage, Health Access, and Outcomes |
Md. Moshiur Rahman, Md. Mahabub Ul Anwar, and Tasnima Kibria |
Poster Sessions |
"Experiences of women accessing legal abortion in Mexico City" (Board 3) (Abstract no. 201403) 3183.0—A Global View on Abortion and Post Abortion Care |
Marieke G. van Dijk, Patricio Sanhueza Smith, Antonio Flores Villalón, Lorena Chavez, and Sandra Garcia |
"How has Mexico City public opinion on abortion changed one year since the groundbreaking law passed? Findings from a public opinion survey" (Board 7) (Abstract no. 204554) 3183.0—A Global View on Abortion and Post Abortion Care |
Katherine S. Wilson, Sandra Garcia, Claudia Diaz, Jorge Valencia, and Patricio Sanhueza |
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"Utilization of quality maternal health care services through financial scheme" (Board 10) (Abstract no. 205444) 3182.0—Policy, Community Practices and Interventions in Global Maternal and Child Health |
Md. Moshiur Rahman, Ubaidur Rob, and Md. Mahabub Ul Anwar |
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"Female sex workers and their sexual health: What's happening behind the closed door?" (Board 2) (Abstract no. 199332) 3276.0—Women and HIV: Emerging Issues |
Marium ul Mutahara and Azaher Ali Molla |
| Platform | Title | Authors |
Oral Sessions |
"Current situation of nurses and paramedics in Bangladesh" 4064.0—Nursing Issues in Global Health |
Manirul Khan, Md. Moshiur Rahman, Nizam Uddin Bhuiyan, and Priyakamon Khan |
| 12:30–2:00 pm | "Exploring abortion knowledge and opinion among lawyers, an important yet overlooked stakeholder group in Mexico" (12:30 pm) (Abstract no. 204481) 4225.0—Reproductive and Sexual Health Rights: Global and Domestic Issues |
Katherine S. Wilson, Sandra Garcia, and Claudia Diaz |
| 2:30–4:00 pm | "Developmental Bible: Integrating HIV and other reproductive health information in the teachings of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church" (2:50 pm) (Abstract no. 200599) 4269.0—Focus on Faith and HIV/AIDS |
Tekle-Ab Mekbib, Abebaw Ferede, and Ayehualem Tameru |
| 4:30–6:00 pm | 4387.0—How to Get Published in the Field of Population, Reproductive, and Sexual Health | Discussants: Hector Balcazar, Farzana Kapadia, Gary Bologh, and Dore Hollander |
| Platform | Title | Authors |
Poster Session |
"Relationship between intimate partner violence and unintended pregnancy: Evidence from Thailand" (Board 8) (Abstract no. 205487) 5020.0—Violence Prevention in Families and Communities |
Md. Moshiur Rahman, Wassana Im-em, and Kritaya Archavanitkul |
Media inquiries
Diane Rubino: drubino@popcouncil.org; +1 212 339 0617
Media-friendly services include:
- Arranging interviews with Council researchers.
- Providing electronic and traditional format press kits.
- Assisting in article development.
Contacts and Resources
- Diane Rubino
drubino@popcouncil.org
+1 212 339 0617
- Global media contacts
- Population Council experts are available to discuss global health issues. Contact drubino@popcouncil.org for more information.
What's New
Council program receives global recognition from Women Deliver. Women Deliver, a global maternal health initiative, announced the winners of Women Deliver 50, a selection of the 50 most inspiring ideas and solutions for girls and women. The Council's Abriendo Oportunidades program in Guatemala is honored to be among the winners. (offsite link)
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