Authors: Fatimata Koinda, Tabither Muthoni Gitau, Wilfred Zoungrana, Erick Yegon, Nzomo Mwita, Assetou Zongo, Lamissi Sawadogo, Alice Koimur
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 likely to use family planning if they were married, knew more options, and talked with their partners. Many still preferred health facilities because they felt more private and trusted. Cultural beliefs and stigma remained major barriers. The study suggests that community-based family planning needs more time, stronger privacy protections, and better community education to make a clear difference.
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Contraception, Family Planning
Resource Type: Mixed Methods
Year: 2026
Region: Africa
Country: Burkina Faso
Publisher May Restrict Access: No