Journal of Clinical Review & Case Reports(JCRC)

Department of Family Health, Ministry of Public Health, Yaoundé, Cameroon, Cameroon

Publications

• Case Study   
  Contribution of Multipurpose Community Health Workers to the Use of Family Planning Services in Cameroon
  Author(s): Jugnia Bertin*, Atah Jude, Awouoyiegnigni Benjamin, Mbono Arthur, Sazang Georges and Moluh Inoussa
  
  Introduction: Family planning (FP) is a key intervention for improving reproductive health, preventing unwanted pregnancies and thus reducing the risks of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. In 2022, Cameroon joined the FP2030 initiative, which aims to increase modern contraceptive prevalence and reduce unmet need for FP. In the community, the Multipurpose Community Health Worker (MCHW) is responsible for informing and educating families and individuals about the benefits of family planning, as well as referring patients to health facilities for contraceptive methods. Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyse the effect of MCHW interventions on the use of family planning services. Methodology: The study covers the whole of Cameroon, more specifically the 190 health districts in which the MCHWs had.. Read More»
  

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