Open Access#12018
Participatory action research to identify a package of interventions to promote postpartum family planning in Burkina Faso and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Tran, Nguyen Toan; Yameogo, Wambi Maurice E; Langwana, Félicité; Gaffield, Mary Eluned; Seuc, Armando; Cuzin-Kihl, Asa; Kouanda, Seni; Mashinda, Désiré
Tran, Nguyen Toan; Yameogo, Wambi Maurice E; Langwana, Félicité; Gaffield, Mary Eluned; Seuc, Armando; Cuzin-Kihl, Asa; Kouanda, Seni; Mashinda, Désiré; Thieba, Blandine; Yodi, Rachel; Nyandwe Kyloka, Jean; Millogo, Tieba; Coulibaly, Abou; Bolangala, Basele; Zan, Souleymane; Kini, Brigitte; Ouedraogo, Bibata; Puludisi, Fifi; Landoulsi, Sihem; Kiarie, James; Reier, Suzanne
Our research strategy assumes that postpartum contraceptive uptake can be increased by supporting providers, enhancing the availability of services, and engaging women and their partners. The package does not promote any modern contraceptive method over another but prioritizes the importance of women's right to information and choice regarding postpartum fertility options. The effectiveness of the package will be studied in the experimental phase. If found to be effective, this intervention package may be relevant to and scalable in other parts of Burkina Faso and the DRC, and possibly other Sub-Saharan countries.