Contraception

Developing and Evaluating an Expert-Benchmarked Educational Framework for Community Health Workers to Guide Women on Contraceptive Use and Family Planning: Insights from the Sukh Initiative, Karachi, Pakistan

This study examined a structured training approach for Community Health Workers (CHWs) in peri-urban Karachi to help women make informed choices about contraception and family planning. The approach used simple, culturally appropriate materials in different local languages and was based on the needs of the communities served. Programme data showed increased use of modern … [Read more...] about Developing and Evaluating an Expert-Benchmarked Educational Framework for Community Health Workers to Guide Women on Contraceptive Use and Family Planning: Insights from the Sukh Initiative, Karachi, Pakistan

This study looked at how information from community health workers and pharmacies about family planning services is included in national health information systems in five countries (Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria and Uganda). It found that data from community health workers is partly included in most countries, especially for contraceptive services and referrals, but … [Read more...] about Capturing Family Planning Community Service Data into National Health Management Information Systems: A Five-Country Review of Tools for Community Health Workers and Pharmacies and Drug Shops

This study looked at how contact with community health workers affects women’s use of family planning methods in India. It found that when women talk with community health workers, they are more likely to use both traditional and modern methods, switch between methods, and use them more consistently. The study shows that community health workers play an important role in … [Read more...] about Traditional or Modern Contraception? Association Between Health Worker Contact and Contraceptive Choice in India: Findings From NFHS 2019-2021

This study looked at why many women in rural Burkina Faso still do not use modern family planning, and whether community health workers could help. Community health workers were trained to provide family planning services in some areas, while other areas relied on health facilities as usual. After eight months, use of contraception was similar in both groups. Women were more … [Read more...] about Task-shifting through community health workers: Factors influencing access and utilization of modern family planning methods in Ziniaré, Burkina Faso

This study looked at whether full-time, paid community health workers could improve contraceptive use after childbirth in remote areas of Nepal. After the program started, many more women used contraception both soon after giving birth and later in the postpartum period. Ongoing support from community health workers helped women make decisions despite fears about side effects … [Read more...] about “Now that they come to our doorsteps to teach us these things…” – Postpartum contraception outcomes from a pre-post effectiveness-implementation study of an integrated community health worker intervention in rural Nepal