Resource
Journal Article
Journal: Contraception
Authors: Sara Chace Dwyer, Salisu Mohammed Ishaku, Faizah Okunade, Laura Reichenbach, Aparna Jain
Abstract:
Background
Nigerian policymakers are debating task-shifting injectable contraceptive services to Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs).
Methodology
One hundred fifty-two PPMVs were trained to provide injectable contraceptives in Oyo and Nasarawa states. Data were collected before and 1, 3 and 9 months posttraining. χ2 tests were conducted to assess associations between survey time points.
Main findings
Few PPMVs had the necessary knowledge to provide injectables pretraining. A majority demonstrated increased knowledge after the training. Knowledge required for screening and counseling clients was lower than knowledge on administration.
Conclusion
PPMVs should be trained before providing injectable services. Additional research is needed on the benefits of job aids for screening and counseling.