Pathfinder International is pleased to announce the publication of two
papers detailing our Long-Acting Family Planning (LAFP) training methods in
Ethiopia. One of the biggest obstacles in training service providers in LAFP
methods is a lack of clients during practicum sessions. Service
Delivery-Based Training for Long-Acting Family Planning Methods: Pathfinder
International in Ethiopia describes Pathfinder's unique method of recruiting
potential LAFP clients through community health workers and mobilizing them
to attend training sessions.  Through this method, Pathfinder has been able
to provide 47,637 clients with IUCDs and implants and trained 1,1,58
providers in these methods.

 

Pathfinding Number 4: Service Delivery-Based Training for Long-Acting Family
Planning Methods: Client/Provider Satisfaction Assessment describes the
result of a survey conducted with 806 current LAFP users, 29 LAFP
discontinuers, 42 community health workers who refer potential clients, 19
health care providers who deliver LAFPs, and 21 managers of facilities where
such services are provided. The survey sought to understand the quality of
care issues surrounding the use and delivery of LAFP. The survey showed that
about 85 percent were very satisfied with services they received, 12 percent
were somewhat satisfied, and only 2 percent were dissatisfied

 

Both documents can be downloaded here: http://www.pathfind.org/Pubs_FP
<http://www.pathfind.org/Pubs_FP> .  Hard copies are available by contacting
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