Expanding Contraceptive Use in Rwanda

Conclusion Women would benefit from messages that effectively communicate about risk of pregnancy, particularly in the postpartum period. Providers may also benefit from additional instruction on postpartum women’s FP needs and eligibility for contraception. Provider use of alternative screening methods such as the pregnancy checklist should be introduced or reinforced. Presentation of information about IUDs and sterilization could be improved. Information supporting family planning needs to reach men, who play a key role in a woman’s decision to use contraception; these efforts should utilize community health workers. ReseaRCh BRieF