Ibis Reproductive Health

Cervical Barrier Advancement Society (CBAS)

The Cervical Barrier Advancement Society (CBAS) was developed in parallel with the Methods for Improving Reproductive Health in Africa (MIRA) clinical trial. The aim is to raise the profile of cervical barrier methods for pregnancy prevention and to provide information about research on the potential of cervical barriers to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. CBAS was established as a resource for women, providers, researchers, advocates, and policy makers, and since 2003 membership has grown to over 500. We produce quarterly newsletters highlighting the most current research on cervical barriers and news articles and events related to female-controlled HIV prevention methods. Other activities include developing and updating educational materials and serving as a resource for information on cervical barriers.

Resources:

CBAS website
Matthews J. The search for female-controlled HIV prevention methods continues. Global HealthLink; January 2008; 147:10-11, 14. Request article
Matthews J. The Search for Female-controlled HIV Prevention Methods: Ibis Reproductive Health/Cervical Barrier Advancement Society. The Women’s Health Activist. November 2007; 4, 10. Request article
Matthews J. HIV Prevention Methods for Women. RH Reality Check. 31 July 2007.
Matthews J, Harrison T. An update on female-controlled methods for HIV prevention: female condom, microbicides and cervical barriers. The Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine. December 2006; 7-8, 10-11. Download
Matthews, J. Clinical trials examining cervical barriers as potential methods for prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. The Microbicide Quarterly. March 2006;4(1):7-11. Download
Matthews J. Women and girls need more STI/HIV prevention options. Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa. January 2006; 3.
Matthews J. Women-controlled Methods for Preventing HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections. Global HealthLink. 2005;135:8-9. Request article
Backes K, Forbes A, Polis C. One Choice Is No Choice: The need for female-controlled HIV prevention tools for women and girls worldwide. Harvard Health Policy Review. 2005;6(1):19-30.
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Harrison T, Backes K. Cervical Barrier Methods: Expanding Women’s Options for HIV/STI Prevention. American Sexuality Magazine. 2004;2(5). Request article
Harrison T. Cervical Barrier Methods: A New Role for Old Devices? The Women’s Health Activist. January 2004; 3. Request article

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