Using Mapping of Service Delivery Sites to Increase Contraceptive Availability in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bertrand, Jane T.; Kayembé, Patrick; Dikamba, Nelly; Mafuta, Eric; Hernandez, Julie; Hellen, Jacqueline; Binanga, Arsene

doi:10.1363/4009514

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“…This low availability has also been reported by Mpunga et al in DR Congo (33% in general and 38.1% in urban areas) [19]; however, these authors have used the Ministry of Health's administrative database, which is derived from the commonly unreliable national health information system. In Kinshasa, the availability of FP in health facilities was 84% [20]; however the sample size of 184 health facilities used by the authors in Kinshasa seem to be an insufficient number for a statistically significant and representative sample. On the other hand, in Malawi, Kenya and Haiti, the availability of family planning services was higher than the one observed in Lubumbashi, with 83%, 88% and 84% respectively of health facilities surveyed [21].…”

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Availability and Quality of Family Planning Services in the City of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

Charles¹,

Abel²,

Simon³

et al. 2019

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Introduction: The long-term availability of contraceptive methods and the provision of quality planning services are bedrock for increasing contraceptive prevalence. The objectives of this study are to determine the coverage and availability of family planning (FP) services, as well as to evaluate the quality of these services in the city of Lubumbashi. Methods: From May to June 2017, we carried out a descriptive transversal study in several health facilities (HF) in the city of Lubumbashi. We have comprehensively included all the health facilities we have identified. The data were collected by interviews, documentary analyses and observation, guided by a questionnaire. We calculated the proportions for the different variables and the quality was evaluated using the score we built for this purpose. Results: Our study involved 570 health facilities. The coverage for family planning services was 0.7/10,000 inhabitants. Their availability was 29.6% among the visited structures; 10.1% of HF had no contraceptives in stock, 10.1% had one to two contraceptives and 79.9% had three or more. The quality of FP services was good in the majority (82%) of HF, average in 12% and poor in 6% of the cases. Conclusion: The coverage of FP services and their availability in the city of Lubumbashi were low. The quality of family planning services was good in most health facilities offering FP services. Improving coverage and availability of family planning services in Lubumbashi, as well as the innovation of the most appropriate supply strategies, is essential to increase contraceptive prevalence.

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“…The different methods used to measure quality in the two cases could explain this difference. Bertrand et al found that in Kinshasa only 44% of facilities offered good quality family planning services [20];…”

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Availability and Quality of Family Planning Services in the City of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

Charles¹,

Abel²,

Simon³

et al. 2019

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“…Applied research partnerships are based on the expertise of social scientists and practitioners from the health, environment, and community sectors; these are also important for evaluating future GIS applications. The GIS approach in public health practice and research offers us the opportunity to examine the role of the health context, especially in relation to creating a supportive environment (Nykiforuk & Flaman, 2011;Bertrand et al, 2014).…”

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The effectiveness of Geographic Information System training for surveillance officers in Sukabumi district

Makful¹

2019

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Surveillance is the systematic, continuous collection, processing, analysis and interpretation of data and its dissemination to entities that can act on it. An organization's human resources (HR) department has a very important role in the field of health care because the quality of public health services is determined by the effectiveness of the human resources working on them. With the Sukabumi district's large number of outbreaks and reports, it is necessary to have an effective system for gathering information and recording data. The purpose of this research is to understand the effectiveness of Geographic Information System (GIS) training for health surveillance officers in the Sukabumi district by analyzing the results of training competence measurements. This study used a mixed research method consisting of interview techniques and statistical analysis (MANOVA). The research results reveal that there is a correlation between the training participants' knowledge and their education level. Data analysis training using GIS-based health data can increase the competence of surveillance officers and health center managers in performing data processing in GIS applications. This research can be referenced in conducting community training, especially for health surveillance officers. Also, among the relationships between age, education, and gender, only educational level is related to knowledge level. This application of science and technology is not only important for health service officers in the Sukabumi Regency, but also in the Sukabumi District Health Office, because prevention programs for communicable diseases must be coordinated across sectors.

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“…The percentage of health facilities with a 3-star quality rating increased from 44% to 63% among the total number of sites surveyed in 2013. 12 Although short of the 80% aspirational goal, this significant increase provided evidence that local organizations could effectively increase access to and quality of family planning services in Kinshasa.…”

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Family Planning Policy Environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Levers of Positive Change and Prospects for Sustainability

Mukaba

Binanga

Fohl

et al. 2015

Glob Health Sci Pract

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Building on expressed support from the Prime Minister to the Ministries of Health and Planning, the country’s new family planning commitment grew out of: (1) recognition of the impact of family planning on maternal mortality and economic development; (2) knowledge sharing of best practices from other African countries; (3) participatory development of a national strategic plan; (4) strong collaboration between stakeholders; (5) effective advocacy by champions including country and international experts; and (6) increased donor support. The question becomes: Will the favorable policy environment translate into effective local programming?

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Using Mapping of Service Delivery Sites to Increase Contraceptive Availability in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cited by 10 publications

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Availability and Quality of Family Planning Services in the City of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

Availability and Quality of Family Planning Services in the City of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

The effectiveness of Geographic Information System training for surveillance officers in Sukabumi district

Family Planning Policy Environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Levers of Positive Change and Prospects for Sustainability

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