How can public-private partnerships enhance the use of long acting contraceptive methods in Bangladesh?

Recommendations include hands-on training of private medical practitioners to improve their knowledge of family planning services

From:: Department for International Development
Published: 31 January 2017

Country:: Bangladesh
Document Type:: Briefing
Theme:: Health
Authors:: ARK Foundation

Abstract

Findings show the public-private partnership model is acceptable and appropriate and increases the use of long acting contraceptive methods. The authors’ recommendations include the need for hands-on training of private medical practitioners (PMPs) to improve their knowledge of family planning services and methods. Proper tracking and disbursement of incentives to PMPs is needed to help keep them motivated and actively referring to family planning centres.

This research is funded under the Department for International Development’s COMDIS-HSD Programme which is led by the University of Leeds

Citation

ARK Foundation (2017) How can public-private partnerships enhance the use of long acting contraceptive methods in Bangladesh? COMDIS-HSD Policy Brief. Leeds: COMDIS-HSD