Open AccessPostpartum long-acting contraception uptake and service delivery outcomes after a multilevel intervention in Kigali, Rwanda
Author(s) -
Julie Espey,
Rosine Ingabire,
Julien Nyombayire,
Alexandra Hoagland,
Vanessa Da Costa,
Amelia Mazzei,
Lisa Haddad,
Rachel Parker,
Jeannine Mukamuyango,
Victoria Umutoni,
Susan Allen,
Etienne Karita,
Amanda Tichacek,
Kristin M. Wall
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
bmj sexual and reproductive health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.449
H-Index - 39
eISSN - 2515-2009
pISSN - 2515-1991
DOI - 10.1136/bmjsrh-2020-200741
Subject(s) - medicine , family planning , intrauterine device , intervention (counseling) , reproductive health , contraceptive implant , unintended pregnancy , family medicine , abortion , obstetrics , pregnancy , implant , gynecology , population , nursing , environmental health , surgery , research methodology , biology , genetics
Postpartum family planning (PPFP) is critical to reduce maternal-child mortality, abortion and unintended pregnancy. As in most countries, the majority of PP women in Rwanda have an unmet need for PPFP. In particular, increasing use of the highly effective PP long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods (the intrauterine device (IUD) and implant) is a national priority. We developed a multilevel intervention to increase supply and demand for PPFP services in Kigali, Rwanda.