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A boost for family planning.

J Pearce-Biney

    World Health Forum
    |January 1, 1989
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    In Ghana, pharmacists and medicine sellers are providing contraceptives and family planning advice. This demonstration program aims to improve rural health outcomes.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Reproductive Health
    • Pharmaceutical Sciences

    Background:

    • Rural populations in Ghana face challenges accessing family planning services.
    • Non-traditional healthcare providers, like pharmacists, can play a role in healthcare delivery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the distribution of contraceptives and family planning advice by pharmacists and non-prescription medicine sellers in Ghana.
    • To assess the potential impact of this program on rural population health.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a demonstration program involving pharmacists and medicine sellers.
    • Distribution of contraceptives and provision of family planning counseling.

    Main Results:

    • Pharmacists and medicine sellers are actively participating in distributing contraceptives.
    Keywords:
    AfricaAfrica South Of The SaharaBarrier MethodsCondomContraceptionContraceptive MethodsDeveloping CountriesDistributional ActivitiesEconomic FactorsEnglish Speaking AfricaFamily PlanningGhanaIecMacroeconomic FactorsMarket ResearchMarketingNonclinical DistributionOral ContraceptivesOrganization And AdministrationPharmacy DistributionPilot ProjectsPrivate SectorProgram ActivitiesProgram DesignProgramsResearch MethodologyStudiesVaginal SpermicidesVaginal TabletWestern Africa

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  • Family planning advice is being provided within the program's framework.

    • Conclusions:

    • The program demonstrates a viable strategy for expanding contraceptive access in rural Ghana.
    • This initiative holds promise for improving reproductive health and overall health outcomes in underserved areas.