title: A program of IUD insertions by paraprofessionals and physicians in the Philippines.
abstract: A program of IUD insertions by paramedics and physicians was undertaken at the José Fabella Memorial Hospital. Both Lippes C and D were inserted in the postpartum and interval periods. Results show that paramedics can safely and effectively perform IUD insertions, although there are indications of a need to periodically monitor, and perhaps retrain, personnel, be they paramedic or physician, in the techniques of IUD insertion.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000488:Allied Health Personnel; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000639:trends; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D009726:Nurses; D010820:Physicians