title: An evaluation of Profamilia's female sterilization program in Colombia.
abstract: The findings of three surveys and three studies used by Profamilia to evaluate and improve their voluntary female sterilization program are presented. The surveys measured sociodemographic characteristics of users, factors behind the sterilization decision, and user satisfaction with the operation in the short run and over time. The studies explored methodologies for more accurate cost-effectiveness analysis. Results of the projects were used by Profamilia management to identify areas of program strengths and weaknesses and to implement operational changes.
authors.affiliation: Association of Voluntary Surgical Contraception, New York, NY 10168.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ojeda
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Trías
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003105:Colombia; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013245:Sterilization, Reproductive