Contextualizing family planning messages for the BornFyne-PNMS digital platform in Cameroon: a community-based approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family planning (FP) is crucial for reducing maternal and infant mortality and morbidity, particularly through the prevention of unsafe abortions resulting from unwanted pregnancies. Despite Cameroon's commitment to increasing the adoption of modern FP strategies, rural and poor populations still exhibit low demand due to limited access to healthcare services. This study documents the approach in developing family planning messages for the BornFyne prenatal management system as a platform to improve family planning awareness and enhance uptake.

Method

This is a mixed-methods study that employed the Health Belief Model (HBM). The study included a cross-sectional survey and focus group discussions in four districts of Cameroon. The survey explored household perspect

SUBMITTER: Nkangu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11346027 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature