Community health worker promotions increase uptake of long-acting reversible contraception in Rwanda

Community health worker promotions increase uptake of long-acting reversible contraception in Rwanda

Abstract Background We coordinated community health worker (CHW) promotions with training and support of government clinic nurses to increase uptake of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), specifically the copper intrauterine device (IUD) and the hormonal implant, in Kigali, Rwanda. Methods...

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Main Authors: Amelia Mazzei, Rosine Ingabire, Jeannine Mukamuyango, Julien Nyombayire, Robertine Sinabamenye, Roger Bayingana, Rachel Parker, Amanda Tichacek, Sarah Rae Easter, Etienne Karita, Susan Allen, Kristin M. Wall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Family planning
Contraception
Long-acting reversible contraception
Couples
Rwanda
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-019-0739-0

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