Barriers in accessing family planning services in Nepal during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 virus is still with us, and in resource-limited countries, like Nepal, resurgence of a new variant is still a threat. In this pandemic, low-income countries struggle to provide essential public health services, including family planning. This study was conducted to explore what sorts of barriers are faced by women needing family planning services in Nepal during the pandemic.

Methods

This qualitative study was conducted in five districts of Nepal. Telephonic in-depth interviews were conducted with 18 women of reproductive age (18-49 years) who were the regular clients of family planning services. Data were coded deductively using the preexisting themes based on a socio-ecological model (e.g., individual, family, community, and health-facility levels).

SUBMITTER: Sigdel A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10162517 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature