Citation
Kirtley, Shona & Thorp, John M., Jr. (2011). Women’s Health—What’s New Worldwide: Contraceptive Security Brief: Engaging Service Delivery Providers in Contraceptive Security. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 118(6), 771-773.Abstract
This security brief, produced by the US Agency for International Development, aims to both highlight the importance of contraceptive service providers and to identify areas within health services where the role of contraceptive service providers could be strengthened. The briefing defines contraceptive security as having been achieved ‘when every person is able to choose, obtain and use quality contraceptives whenever needed’. Four key areas for improvement are discussed together with suggested opportunities for change: capacity at service delivery points; leadership and engagement; contraceptive choice; and ‘whole market’ coordination and collaboration. The briefing concludes by emphasising the importance of a shared commitment to engaging providers, clinicians and community health workers in the provision of contraceptive services to ensure constant product availability wherever and whenever people require it.URL
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.02991.xReference Type
Journal ArticleYear Published
2011Journal Title
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & GynaecologyAuthor(s)
Kirtley, ShonaThorp, John M., Jr.