Expanding method choice in Africa with long-acting methods: IUDs, implants or both?

Lenka Benova; John Cleland; Marina A S Daniele; Moazzam Ali

doi:10.1363/43e5217

Expanding method choice in Africa with long-acting methods: IUDs, implants or both?

Lenka Benova, John Cleland, Marina A S Daniele, Moazzam Ali

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Abstract

The objective of this article is to review key components of LARC uptake in Sub-Saharan Africa with the aim of guiding policies and programs. We assess trends in access to the IUD and implant, including method knowledge and availability at facilities; examine trends in use, source of supply, discontinuation and characteristics of users; and discuss the prospects for expanding method choice by increasing the availability of LARCs in national programs and the policy implications of our results.

Original language	English
Journal	International Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
Volume	43
Issue number	4
ISSN	1944-0391
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1363/43e5217
Publication status	Published - 2017
Externally published	Yes

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