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Developing a culturally appropriate family planning program for the Navrongo experiment

A Nazzar1, P B Adongo, F N Binka

  • 1Navrongo Health Research Centre, Ministry of Health, Ghana.

Studies in Family Planning
|November 1, 1995
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This study outlines a culturally sensitive community health and family planning program in northern Ghana. Strategies address local constraints to improve access and impact fertility decisions.

Area of Science:

  • Community Health
  • Family Planning Programs
  • Reproductive Health Research

Background:

  • Northern Ghana faces severe ecological, social, economic, and health challenges impacting family planning.
  • Traditional community structures and communication networks influence fertility decision-making.
  • Existing health infrastructure requires culturally appropriate interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the strategic planning process for a culturally appropriate community health and family planning program.
  • To identify and address constraints to family planning in a traditional Ghanaian community.
  • To develop and test a community-based system of care for reproductive health.

Main Methods:

  • Strategic planning involving community engagement and traditional leadership.
Keywords:
AfricaAfrica South Of The SaharaCultureDelivery Of Health CareDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEnglish Speaking AfricaFamily PlanningFamily Planning ProgramsGhanaHealthHealth ServicesPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsRural PopulationWestern Africa

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  • Development of management systems supporting outreach workers.
  • Emphasis on peer leadership, supervisory support, and community liaison.
  • Design of a large-scale experiment to assess demographic impact.

    • Main Results:

    • A coordinated system of care has been established with traditional leaders.
    • Program strategies are designed to overcome identified programmatic obstacles.
    • Village-based services are being implemented through outreach workers.
    • A framework for evaluating the program's demographic impact is in place.

    Conclusions:

    • Culturally appropriate strategies are essential for effective family planning programs in traditional settings.
    • Community-based approaches, leveraging local leadership, can overcome significant health and social barriers.
    • The developed system of care shows promise for improving reproductive health outcomes.
    • Further research through a large-scale experiment is needed to confirm demographic impact.