Introduction to IMSS Family Planning Initiatives
The Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) is actively encouraging individuals to make responsible decisions about their future through a family planning program. To facilitate this, IMSS has implemented several accessible resources and initiatives:
- QR Code Access: IMSS provides a user-friendly QR code for easy access to family planning information.
- UMF Guidance: Orientation is available at Unidades de Medicina Familiar (UMF) through brochures, talks, wall posters, and rotating folders to promote various contraceptive methods.
IMSS Family Planning Programs
The IMSS offers two specific programs to cater to different demographics:
- General Family Planning Program: This program includes counseling, distribution of brochures, education on sexual and reproductive health, and the national PrevenIMSS strategy.
- JuvenIMSS Program: This program is tailored for young individuals, focusing on counseling, distribution of brochures, education on sexual and reproductive health.
Impactful Statistics and Activities
In 2024, the fertile population under IMSS underwent:
- 22,212 vasectomies
- 93,151 Oclusión Tubaria Bilateral (OTB) procedures
- 403,141 hormonal treatments
- 152,349 intrauterine device (DIU) placements
Key Figures and Their Roles
Dr. Guadalupe Mendoza Vázquez, Coordinator of Medical Programs at the Dirección de Prestaciones Médicas (DPM), emphasized the significance of promoting anticonceptive methods and their benefits in preventing unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STI).
“Raising awareness among young people and adolescents about making informed and responsible decisions regarding their sexual and reproductive health, ensuring the free exercise of Sexual and Reproductive Rights,” she stated.
IMSS Healthcare Professionals Involved
Various healthcare professionals within IMSS contribute to promoting family planning, including:
- Family doctors
- Family planning doctors
- Specialist nurses in family medicine
- Maternal-infant nurses
These professionals provide information, guidance on contraceptive methods, and necessary support for informed choices and proper usage.
Social Workers’ Contribution
IMSS social workers also play a crucial role in providing guidance and facilitating access to family planning services, particularly addressing social context and information accessibility.
Call to Action
Dr. Mendoza Vázquez urged the general public to visit a nearby UMF or second/third-level care hospital to receive guidance and information from medical or paramedical staff, enabling them to make free, responsible, and informed decisions about their reproductive health.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the IMSS doing to promote family planning? IMSS offers a QR code, UMF guidance, and specific programs like the General Family Planning Program and JuvenIMSS for young individuals.
- Who are the key healthcare professionals involved in IMSS family planning initiatives? Family doctors, family planning doctors, specialist nurses in family medicine, and maternal-infant nurses all contribute to providing information, guidance, and support for informed choices.
- What activities has IMSS undertaken in 2024 to promote family planning? IMSS conducted 22,212 vasectomies, 93,151 Oclusión Tubaria Bilateral (OTB) procedures, 403,141 hormonal treatments, and 152,349 intrauterine device (DIU) placements.
