Project Title: Health systems analysis and assessment of the barriers to availability, utilization and readiness of family planning and contraceptive services in COVID-19 affected areas.
Project Description: This study utilizes a mixed-method approach to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the health system's capacity to provide FP and contraceptive services in Tanzania. The data will be collected from 33 health facilities in Mwanza, Kilimanjaro, and Dar-es-salaam. The study will also involve in-depth interviews with health workers and Focus Group discussions with women of reproductive age and men. In total, there will be 18 FDGs and 36 IDIs. The data derived from this... This study utilizes a mixed-method approach to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the health system's capacity to provide FP and contraceptive services in Tanzania. The data will be collected from 33 health facilities in Mwanza, Kilimanjaro, and Dar-es-salaam. The study will also involve in-depth interviews with health workers and Focus Group discussions with women of reproductive age and men. In total, there will be 18 FDGs and 36 IDIs. The data derived from this project will provide a better understanding of the impact of COVID-19 on family planning and contraceptive services at the subnational and facility levels, which will help policymakers and health managers develop and strengthen policies and services to be more responsive to community needs. These policies and services will relate to ensuring the availability of a contraceptive method mix that is accessible and affordable, and women-centered services. The research will identify the key gaps and barriers to the delivery of important aspects of Family Planning (FP)and contraceptive services in health emergencies. It will also provide a set of strategies, which can be applied in any setting, to assess health facility and system readiness to respond to health emergencies in the future.
Principal Investigator : Ester Elisaria
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Time frame: (2022-02-01) - (2023-02-28)
World Health Organization (WHO) (Normal)
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