Provision of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system in Nigeria: Provider perspectives and service delivery costs.

ABSTRACT: Background: Several organizations in Nigeria are leading pilot introduction programs of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS). We conducted a qualitative assessment of providers' experiences across the five programs and an analysis of service delivery costs in one program. Methods: We conducted 20 in-depth interviews (IDIs) with providers. We used project expenditure records to estimate incremental direct service delivery costs of introducing the LNG-IUS in 40 social franchise clinics supported by the Society for Family Health (SFH). We then compared the direct service delivery costs per couple years of protection (CYP) for the LNG-IUS to other family planning methods. Results: Providers appreciated the therapeutic benefits of the LNG-IUS, especially reducti

SUBMITTER: Brunie A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7463110 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature