Authors: Mukesh Kumar Sharma, Emily Das, Hitesh Sahni, Jessica Mirano, Kate Graham, Abhishek Kumar and Clea Finkle
This intervention aimed to address the unmet need for modern contraceptives among young newly married women and first-time parents (FTPs) in slum settlements. In five cities of Uttar Pradesh, adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health (AYSRH) services tailored to FTPs were integrated into the government’s family planning (FP) program. Accredited Social Health Activists were coached and mentored in providing information and counseling on FP and healthy birth spacing with a particular focus on FTPs. A survey comparing 549 FTPs in pilot cities with 253 FTPs in non-pilot cities found that modern contraceptive use was higher in the pilot cities (39% vs. 32%). The study suggests that focusing on FTPs within existing FP programs can increase modern contraceptive uptake among young women in urban areas.
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Resource Topic: Contraception
Resource Type: Evaluation
Year: 2024
Region: Asia
Country: India
Publisher May Restrict Access: No