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YEAR: 1992

CATEGORY: Contraception (Birth Control) and Family Planning

TITLE

Nigeria: the Family Planning Situation Analysis Study. Final report

(condensed)

AUTHORS

Adewuyi A; Ajaegbu H; Ayoola G; Babalola S; Esimai G; Kisseka M; Omideyi K;

Thomas K; Askew I; Mensch B

SOURCE

[New York, New York], Population Council, Africa Operations Research and

Technical Assistance Project, 1992 Nov. [2], 28 p. USAID Contract No. DPE-3030-Z-

00-8065-00, Strategies for Improving Family Planning Service Delivery

ABSTRACT

Findings are reported from a situation analysis conducted to describe the availability, function, and quality of health

and family planning activities in a representative sample of service delivery points (SDPs) in Nigeria. The study

results are being used to plan for improved family planning service delivery in Nigeria. Data were collected from 181

SDPs in Anambra, Benue, Kano, Lagos, Niger, and Osun states. Equipment and facilities were inventoried, staff

and clients interviewed, and client-provider interactions observed. It was found that 19% of SDPs provide services to

75% of all new family planning clients. Accessibility to most SDPs is generally good and waiting times are not long.

Infrastructure in most SDPs is adequate, although the lack of water and privacy is problematic at several sites.

Basic equipment needed for clinical methods is lacking in many clinics, making services either unavailable or

inappropriately provided. Staffing levels are adequate, but further training is needed. Most methods are available in

at least 80% of the SDPs visited and supply logistics are only a problem in certain areas. Supervision and record-

keeping are generally good, although service statistics are poorly kept. Counseling for new users was hindered by

the lack of IEC materials, with information given to clients about methods tending to be superficial. Technical

competence during medical procedures could be improved, and most clients were given clear instructions regarding

follow-up. (PubHealth.info Document ID: CONT3T 1590-06)

PubHealth.info NOTE: The author(s) of this article titled, "Nigeria: the Family Planning Situation Analysis Study.

Final report (condensed)", is(are) Adewuyi A; Ajaegbu H; Ayoola G; Babalola S; Esimai G; Kisseka M; Omideyi

K; Thomas K; Askew I; Mensch B. The source of this article is "[New York, New York], Population Council, Africa

Operations Research and Technical Assistance Project, 1992 Nov. [2], 28 p. USAID Contract No. DPE-3030-Z-00-

8065-00, Strategies for Improving Family Planning Service Delivery". This article was published in 1992 in English

language(s). (PubHealth.info® Document ID: CONT3T 1590-06. All rights reserved with PubHealth.info) PIN: 11590

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