Four criteria to evaluate providers' service-delivery response to new contraceptive introduction.
This article presents an evaluation framework developed to assess the first-level effects of introducing the Standard Days Method (SDM) in Peru Ministry of Health clinics. Four questions are asked: 1) To what extent do providers routinely achieve SDM service delivery standards? 2) Is the time invested in SDM delivery consistent with program norms? 3) How does SDM delivery compare with delivery of established methods? and 4) How does SDM introduction affect delivery of established methods? A study at 62 clinics demonstrated the framework's usefulness. The Standard Days Method introduction had positive overall effects on the quality of care but provider training needed adjustments.
León
Federico R
FR
Georgetown University Institute for Reproductive Health and Population Council, Washington, DC, USA. frleon@amauta.rcp.net.pe
Arévalo
Marcos
M
Lundgren
Rebecka
R
Jennings
Victoria
V
Huapaya
Ana
A
Panfichi
Rosario
R
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