Brief 3: Effectiveness of Community-based Distribution of DMPA

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Brief 3: Effectiveness of Community-based Distribution of DMPA

Author(s):

Kenya Ministry of Health, FHI, Save the Children & USAID

Topics: Community health workers, Family planning

Year:

2007

Region and Country: Kenya

Language:

English

This brief outlines how community based distribution (CBD) of injectable DMPA (Depo-Provera) can be effective. It posits key elements to ensure CBD success: workers must have consistent links to supplies, a system for follow up of clients to ensure they receive their injections every three months and training in how to counsel new DMPA users about side effects, and knowledge of how to rule out pregnancy.

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