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YEAR: 1975

CATEGORY: Contraception (Birth Control) and Family Planning

TITLE

Planning for the distribution of contraceptives in Thailand.

AUTHORS

SMITH RH

SOURCE

Report prepared during the period March 11 through 28, 1975 published by the

American Public Health Association, in agreement with the U.S. Agency for

International Development. 29 p. (Authorization: AID/csd 2604,T.O. 17 Ltr.

PHA/POP: 3/3/75) (APHA Assgn. No.: 147)

ABSTRACT

In response to a request from the Thai government in 1973, the U.S. Mission to Thailand supplied an estimated 2-

year supply of condoms for distribution through the National Family Planning Program of the Ministry of Public Health

(MPOH). A visit to Thailand was undertaken to explore the potential use of commercial channels of distribution to

augment the channels currently used by the MPOH. These efforts were aimed at expediting the distribution of

condoms to deep rural areas. As a result of this survey, it is recommended that further, detailed exploration of public

sector channels of distribution be carried out. For example, it is possible that malaria workers, who routinely travel

into isolated rural areas, can be involved in the distribution effort. Trial use of some strictly commercial channels,

such as bazaar wholesalers is also strongly suggested. It is recommended that the MPOH initiate greater

educational and motivational efforts to heighten the commitment of MPOH workers at all levels to the distribution

effort. Other recommendations include the development by MPOH of an active promotional campaign for condom

use; the coordination of efforts of all groups involved in distribution; and the initiation of systems for monitoring the

results of trial distribution through alternate channels. (PubHealth.info Document ID: CONT7T 3059-06)

PubHealth.info NOTE: The author(s) of this article titled, "Planning for the distribution of contraceptives in Thailand.",

is(are) SMITH RH. The source of this article is "Report prepared during the period March 11 through 28, 1975

published by the American Public Health Association, in agreement with the U.S. Agency for International

Development. 29 p. (Authorization: AID/csd 2604,T.O. 17 Ltr. PHA/POP: 3/3/75) (APHA Assgn. No.: 147)". This

article was published in 1975 in English language(s). (PubHealth.info® Document ID: CONT7T 3059-06. All rights

reserved with PubHealth.info) PIN: 33059

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