Open AccessPromoting vasectomy services in the Philippines
Author(s) -
Brian D. Perry,
Catherine Packer,
Dawn S. Chin-Quee,
Trinity Zan,
Dominick Shattuck
Publication year - 2016
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.31899/sbsr2016.1006
Subject(s) - vasectomy , family planning , developed country , service (business) , medicine , business , family medicine , population , environmental health , marketing , research methodology
Vasectomy is a safe and highly effective family planning method for men and couples who do not want any more children, but in low resource settings, few men seek out or have access to this method. Increasing the voluntary use of vasectomy is a cost-effective strategy for countries to reduce unmet need for family planning, decrease unintended pregnancies, and meet national family planning goals. By engaging men directly in family planning, vasectomy also holds promise for promoting positive gender norms and healthy relationships. | This brief is part of a set of resources from FHI 360/Evidence Project providing policymakers, advocates, program managers, and service providers with evidence-based recommendations for improving vasectomy programming.