Over the counter: The potential for easing pharmacy provision of family planning in urban Senegal.

ABSTRACT: Background: This research assessed the potential for expanding access to family planning through private sector pharmacies in Senegal, by examining the quality of the services provided through private sector pharmacies, and pharmacy staff and client interest in private sector pharmacy-based family planning services. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted in eight urban districts in and around Dakar and two urban districts outside of Dakar employing an audit of 225 pharmacies, a survey with 486 private sector pharmacy staff and a survey with 3,567 women exiting private sector pharmacies. Results: Most (54%) pharmacies reported offering method-specific counseling to clients. Family planning  commodities were available in all pharmacies, and 72%

SUBMITTER: Peterson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6600082 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature