Title:
Reproductive Health Commodity Security to Address Unmet Need for Family Planning in Myanmar
Authors:
Tin, Khaing Nwe
Year:
2015
PAGE:
xii, 68
Language:
En
Subject:
Maternal Health – Lessons Learned
Keywords:
Reproductive Health Commodity Security, RHCS, Contraception, Security, Unmet Need, Family Planning, Myanmar
Abstract:
Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS) is an integral part of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. Without securing the contraceptive commodities, unmet need for family planning cannot be reduced. Background: Although there is high demand for family planning, the high burden of induced abortions, low CPR, and high unmet need for family planning shows insufficient supply to clients’ demand. When demand increases, there is increased pressure on existing service capacity, establishing and maintaining contraceptive security in Myanmar. Objective: To review and analyze factors influencing RHCS and to identify ways to improve RHCS aiming to increase contraceptive use and reduce unmet need for family planning in Myanmar. Study method: The methodology was literature review of published articles and unpublished documents related to RHCS and family planning in Myanmar. The SPARHCS (Strategic Pathway to RHCS) framework was used for conceptual model and all constraints related to Myanmar context were analyzed. Findings: In general, RHCS has not been well addressed, and poor financial commitment, limited knowledge and inaccessibility of underserved populations, unavailability of many methods especially implants, the inefficient supply chain, the lack of nationwide LMIS and proper LMU, poor coordination among sectors, and limited capacity and shortage of providers have been recognized. All are leading to distribution by a “push” system; inadequate or oversupply of commodities at service delivery points in public sectors; and financial inaccessibility in private sectors. Conclusions and recommendations: Clients cannot choose, obtain, and use contraceptives when they want and RHCS has not been reached in Myanmar. Therefore, RHCS should be given higher priority and appropriate actions are recommended in order to achieve its objectives.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Department:
Development, Policy and Practice
Country:
Myanmar
Region:
Southeast Asia
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (MPH/ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2015 Tin
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
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