Client-centered counseling and facilitation in improving modern contraceptive uptake in urban slum of Karachi Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Population growth in Pakistan necessitates the implementation of comprehensive family planning (FP) initiatives. The adoption of modern contraceptives, especially long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), and permanent family planning methods in the country is challenging and has yet to reach an optimal level. These challenges are deeply rooted in the lack of informed decision-making, as well as demographic and maternal obstetric history. Interventions tailored according to women's needs can address the challenges faced by FP programs. This paper presents the findings of the implementation of a client-centered counseling and facilitation approach in an urban slum in Karachi, Pakistan. Such an approach has the potential to inform women and help them make better decisi

SUBMITTER: Fazal ZZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10389712 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature