The Promise of Affordable Implants: Is Cost Recovery Possible in Kenya?

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Author(s):
Tumlinson, Katherine
Steiner, Markus J.
Rademacher, Kate H.
Olawo, Alice
Solomon, Marsden
Bratt, John

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Year Published:
2011

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Journal Name:
Contraception

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83

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1

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88-93

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20101006

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DOI:
10.1016/j.contraception.2010.06.016

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4794

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BACKGROUND: Contraceptive implants are one of the most effective methods of family planning but remain underutilized due to their relatively high upfront cost. The increasing availability of a low-cost implant may reduce financial barriers and increase uptake of implants. The commodity cost of Sino-implant (II) is approximately 60% less than two other widely available implants, and a direct service delivery cost of approximately US$12 makes it one of the most cost-effective methods available. This study was conducted to assess whether implant clients in Kenya are paying as much or more than the direct service delivery cost of Sino-implant (II).

STUDY DESIGN: A study was conducted in 22 facilities throughout Kenya, including public (n=8), private for-profit (n=6) and private not-for-profit facilities (n=8). Interviews were conducted with a convenience sample of 293 current and returning implant clients after at least 6 months of product use.

RESULTS: The median price for implant insertion paid by clients in the public, private for-profit and private not-for-profit sectors was US$1.30, US$13.30 and US$20.00, respectively.

CONCLUSION: Patient fees in both private sectors allow for 100% recovery of the direct cost of providing Sino-implant (II). Currently in Kenya, all sectors can receive donated commodities free of charge; Sino-implant (II) has the potential to reduce reliance on donor-supplied implants and thereby improve contraceptive security.

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Sexual Behavior, Contraceptive Use, and Reproductive Health

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.contraception.2010.06.016

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Tumlinson, Katherine; Steiner, Markus J.; Rademacher, Kate H.; Olawo, Alice; Solomon, Marsden; & Bratt, John. (2011). The Promise of Affordable Implants: Is Cost Recovery Possible in Kenya? Contraception, 83(1), 88-93.