2016
DOI: 10.1186/s13063-016-1681-x
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Impact of communication strategies to increase knowledge, acceptability, and uptake of a new Woman’s Condom in urban Lusaka, Zambia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BackgroundGlobally, 220 million women experience an unmet need for family planning. A newly designed female condom, the Woman’s Condom (WC), has been developed featuring an improved design. It is the first dual-protection, female-initiated contraceptive that is a premium, higher price point product. However, market availability alone will not increase uptake. In February 2016 the WC will be distributed with a strong media campaign and interpersonal communication (IPC) outreach intervention. The impact of these… Show more

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“…The intervention has been described in detail previously[19]. In brief, the intervention comprised three components defined as follows:…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The intervention has been described in detail previously[19]. In brief, the intervention comprised three components defined as follows:…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The method uses informants or health workers who visit people in their homes to discuss with them the benefits of using a certain product or intervention. Three studies in this review used this method (Pinchoff et al, 2016;Odhiambo et al, 2016;Ritchie et al, 2016). Apart from home visits, the use of extension support services was identified in two studies (Cherotich et al, 2012;Gwandu et al, 2014).…”
Section: Health Workersmentioning
confidence: 99%