 Checklist for Improving Access to Injectables
To meet the rising demand for injectables, program managers need to make it easier for women to get to services—and without a long wait. The items in this checklist can help to remove barriers and improve access to injectables.
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| Women can get to services easily |
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Services in cities and towns are conveniently located. They are within walking distance or close to public transportation. |
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Injectables are available five or more days a week. |
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Clinic hours allow women to visit without taking time off from work. |
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Most clients wait no more than one hour for service. |
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Users of injectables receive routine repeat injections without a long wait—for example, in an express line. |
| Services are offered in rural areas through community programs |
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Services are available to women who cannot leave their homes or villages. |
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Outreach clinics are set up at least once a month. |
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Community health workers provide injectables or refer women to accessible clinics. |
| Injectables are available from: |
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Hospitals |
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Family planning clinics |
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Maternity clinics |
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Clinics providing postabortion care |
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Private doctors and nurse-midwives (Is there a network of private providers offering injectables?) |
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Pharmacies, including those working with social marketing programs |
| Location of service outlets and their hours are well known to women and their partners |
| Outlets are well marked. Location and hours are: |
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Publicized at public events set up to provide information about family planning |
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Included in counseling at clinics providing maternity and postabortion care |
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Broadcast on radio and television, if possible |
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Publicized regularly in newspapers and magazines |
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Posted on billboards |
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