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2. Who, What, Where: an analysis of private sector family planning provision in 57 low- and middle-income countries.
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Campbell, Oona M. R., Benova, Lenka, Macleod, David, Goodman, Catherine, Footman, Katharine, Pereira, Audrey L., and Lynch, Caroline A.
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FAMILY planning ,LOW-income countries ,HEALTH surveys ,CONTRACEPTIVES ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,MEDICARE privatization ,BUSINESS ,COMPARATIVE studies ,CONTRACEPTION ,CONTRACEPTIVE drugs ,DEVELOPING countries ,INCOME ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL cooperation ,RESEARCH ,RESEARCH funding ,PRIVATE sector ,PUBLIC sector ,EVALUATION research ,ACCESS to information - Abstract
Objective: Family planning service delivery has been neglected; rigorous analyses of the patterns of contraceptive provision are needed to inform strategies to address this neglect.Methods: We used 57 nationally representative Demographic and Health Surveys in low- and middle-income countries (2000-2013) in four geographic regions to estimate need for contraceptive services, and examined the sector of provision, by women's socio-economic position. We also assessed method mix and whether women were informed of side effects.Results: Modern contraceptive use among women in need was lowest in sub-Saharan Africa (39%), with other regions ranging from 64% to 72%. The private sector share of the family planning market was 37-39% of users across the regions and 37% overall (median across countries: 41%). Private sector users accessed medical providers (range across regions: 30-60%, overall mean: 54% and median across countries 23%), specialised drug sellers (range across regions: 31-52%, overall mean: 36% and median across countries: 43%) and retailers (range across regions: 3-14%, overall mean: 6% and median across countries: 6%). Private retailers played a more important role in sub-Saharan Africa (14%) than in other regions (3-5%). NGOs and FBOs served a small percentage. Privileged women (richest wealth quintile, urban residents or secondary-/tertiary-level education) used private sector services more than the less privileged. Contraceptive method types with higher requirements (medical skills) for provision were less likely to be acquired from the private sector, while short-acting methods/injectables were more likely. The percentages of women informed of side effects varied by method and provider subtype, but within subtypes were higher among public than private medical providers for four of five methods assessed.Conclusion: Given the importance of private sector providers, we need to understand why women choose their services, what quality services the private sector provides, and how it can be improved. However, when prioritising one of the two sectors (public vs. private), it is critical to consider the potential impact on contraceptive prevalence and equity of met need. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2015
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3. Can a comprehensive voucher programme prompt changes in doctors’ knowledge, attitudes and practices related to sexual and reproductive health care for adolescents? A case study from Latin America.
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Meuwissen, Liesbeth E., Gorter, Anna C., Kester, Arnold D. M., and Knottnerus, J. A.
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REPRODUCTIVE health ,HUMAN reproduction ,MEDICAL care ,HEALTH promotion ,TEENAGERS - Abstract
Objectives To evaluate whether participation in a competitive voucher programme designed to improve access to and quality of sexual and reproductive health care (SRH-care), prompted changes in doctors’ knowledge, attitudes and practices. Methods The voucher programme provided free access to SRH-care for adolescents. Doctors received training and guidelines on how to deal with adolescents, a treatment protocol, and financial incentives for each adolescent attended. To evaluate the impact of the intervention on doctors, nearly all participating doctors ( n = 37) were interviewed before the intervention and 23 were interviewed after the intervention. Answers were grouped in subthemes and scores compared using nonparametric methods. Results The initial interviews disclosed deficiencies in doctors’ knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to adolescent SRH-issues. Gender and age of the doctor were not associated with the initial scores. Comparing scores from before and after the intervention revealed significant increases in doctors’ knowledge of contraceptives ( P = 0.003) and sexually transmittable infections ( P < 0.001); barriers to contraceptive use significantly diminished ( P < 0.001 and P = 0.003); and some attitudinal changes were observed (0 = 0.046 and P = 0.11). Doctors became more aware of the need to improve their communication skills and were positive about the programme. Conclusions This study confirmed provider related barriers that adolescents in Nicaragua may face and reinforces the importance of focusing on the quality of care and strengthening doctors’ training. Participation in the voucher programme resulted in increased knowledge, improved practices and, to a lesser extent, in changed attitudes. A competitive voucher programme with technical support for the participating doctors can be a promising strategy to prompt change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2006
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