Dr. Jim Shelton's Pearls

"Pearl" for the week of November 24, 2009

Community-based injectables

Q:We are impressed with the popularity of injectable contraceptives among our clients and would like for our community health workers to provide DMPA in the community. Is there precedent and evidence-based support for this idea?

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The "Pearls" offer answers to commonly asked questions about family planning. These "Pearls" are prepared by Dr. James D. Shelton, Senior Medical Scientist, Office of Population, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

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