Authors: Kenya Ministry of Health, FHI, Save the Children & USAID
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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Resource Topic: Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Reproductive Health/Family Planning
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2007
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