This study looked at whether women in two districts in Malawi were more likely to use modern contraceptives when the information came from health workers or from community figures like religious leaders, traditional leaders, peers, or the media. Among the 414 women surveyed, contraceptive use was almost the same in both groups. The small difference found wasn’t meaningful. The … [Read more...] about Effect of healthcare worker vs. non-health worker delivered health education on modern contraceptive uptake among women in Malawi: a quasi-experimental study
Contraception
Improving Contraception Outreach through Human-Centered Design: A Pilot Study of the Ndingathe (“I Can”) Intervention in Rural Malawi
This study in rural Malawi tested a program called Ndingathe (“I Can”) to help community health workers, known as Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs), improve access to contraception; especially self-injectable options. The program gave HSAs tools like bicycles, lunch allowances, and better planning materials, which helped them hold more and longer outreach clinics. Both HSAs … [Read more...] about Improving Contraception Outreach through Human-Centered Design: A Pilot Study of the Ndingathe (“I Can”) Intervention in Rural Malawi
DMPA-SC self-injection experiences of clients and providers in Uganda the role of community health workers in reproductive self-care service delivery
This study in Uganda looked at how community health workers (CHWs) compare to clinic workers in providing family planning counseling and training women to self-inject contraceptives. Interviews with 240 clients and 80 providers showed that many women were interested in self-injection, and CHWs often gave better counseling and training than clinic workers. CHWs were more likely … [Read more...] about DMPA-SC self-injection experiences of clients and providers in Uganda the role of community health workers in reproductive self-care service delivery
Perspectives of stakeholders on enhancing access to self-injectable contraception in rural South Sudan
This study looked at how people in rural South Sudan feel about using self-injectable birth control. Many liked being able to use it privately at home, which helped them avoid cultural and distance-related barriers. However, challenges like stigma, side effects, and family pressure made it hard for some to keep using it. Involving community health workers and local leaders in … [Read more...] about Perspectives of stakeholders on enhancing access to self-injectable contraception in rural South Sudan
Community Health Workers as Key Providers of Easy-to-Use Contraceptive Injectables
This study tested what happens when trained community health workers are allowed to give women a new type of birth control shot during home visits. The number of shots given went up by about 70%. However, overall birth control use didn’t increase much, since many women chose the shots instead of longer-lasting options like implants or IUDs. … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers as Key Providers of Easy-to-Use Contraceptive Injectables
