Family Health International (FHI) conducts research, intervention, and technical assistance projects in more than 60 countries, including the United States, to improve reproductive health, increase access to safe and effective family planning methods, prevent HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases.
Current highlights
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For the past ten years, Family Health International's HIV Prevention Trials (HPT) group has been the coordination and operations center for the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) — a worldwide system of clinical trials that explores innovative methods to prevent the spread of HIV. Since 2006, the HPT has also been the coordination and operations center for the Microbicides Trials Network (MTN), which examines the use and effectiveness of microbicides to prevent HIV infection. For more information, see the HPTN Web site.
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FHI participates in the International Working Group on Microbicides, an informal network to coordinate work on the development of new vaginal microbicides for HIV prevention.
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We are comparing the validity of two methods that researchers use to gather reports of sexual behavior from study participants. Collecting valid information about participants' sexual activity and their adherence to study products is crucial for correct interpretation of randomized controlled trials and evaluation of reproductive health and HIV-prevention programs.
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FHI researchers are studying whether the labeling for some prescription contraceptives is clear and easily understood by women so that the methods can be safely used once they are available over the counter.
