Innovation diffusion: how homogenous networks influence the uptake of community-based injectable contraceptives

Innovation diffusion: how homogenous networks influence the uptake of community-based injectable contraceptives

Abstract Background Studies have shown that social networks influence health behaviors, including the adoption of health innovations. This study explored the potential for early adopters of community health worker-delivered injectable contraceptives (CHWDIC) to influence the uptake of this innovatio...

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Main Authors: Oluwaseun Akinyemi, Bronwyn Harris, Mary Kawonga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Ego social network analysis
Personal networks
Egocentric networks
Community-based distribution of injectable contraceptives
Homophily
Density
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7819-5

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