Authors: Prata N, Gessessew A, Cartwright A, Fraser A
The objective of this study was to determine if, with appropriate training, volunteers known as community-based reproductive health agents can administer injectable contraceptives to women in a rural region of Ethiopia with the same effectiveness, safety and acceptability as health extension workers. The demand for injectable contraceptives in Ethiopia has been amply documented and both the results of this study and the technical review of the evidence highlight the need for plans to introduce, sustain, and scale up the administration of DMPA by CBRHAs in Ethiopia.
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Resource Topic: Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Reproductive Health/Family Planning, Task shifting, Training
Resource Type: Journal articles, Research
Year: 2011
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Country: Ethiopia
Publisher May Restrict Access: No