Partners in Contraceptive Choice and Knowledge: Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of a US Statewide...

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Reproductive Health
• Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

• The Partners in Contraception Choice and Knowledge (PICCK) initiative was established to address contraceptive access and quality.
• The program operated statewide in Massachusetts from 2018 to 2023.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the origin, program design, and evaluation of the PICCK initiative.
• To highlight the dual approach of hospital-based and statewide activities.

Main Methods:

• PICCK utilized a champion model to improve contraceptive care in birth hospitals and affiliated outpatient practices.
• Statewide programming included webinars, conferences, and resource development for broader engagement.
• Activities adapted to virtual formats during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Main Results:

• Hospital champions led customized programming with PICCK staff support.
• Implementation periods varied, averaging 517.5 days.
• Statewide efforts included 31 webinars, 3 virtual conferences, and 97 resources.

Conclusions:

• PICCK demonstrated an innovative dual approach to implementation.
• The program's structure is adaptable for other public health quality improvement initiatives.
• The initiative's broad reach and adaptability support its potential for wider application.