Measuring Access to Family Planning
Conceptual Frameworks and DHS Data
Bibliographic Data
Expanding access to family planning (FP) is a driving aim of global and national FP efforts. The definition and measurement of access, however, remain nebulous, largely due to complexity. This article aims to bring clarity to the measurement of FP access. First, we synthesize key access elements for measurement by reviewing three well‐known frameworks. We then assess the extent to which the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS)—a widely used data source for FP programs and research—has information to measure these elements. We finally examine barriers to access by element, using the latest DHS data from four countries in sub‐Saharan Africa. We discuss opportunities and limitations in the measurement of access, the importance of careful interpretation of data from population‐based surveys, and recommendations for collecting and using data to better measure access
Business · Environmental health · Family planning · Population · Process management · Research methodology · Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics · Global Maternal and Child Health · Healthcare Policy and Management · Medicine
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Access as a factor in differential contraceptive use between Mayans and ladinos in Guatemala
Comparing private sector family planning services to government and NGO services in Ethiopia and Pakistan
Choosing a Contraceptive
Geographic information systems, spatial network analysis, and contraceptive choice
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The Euiryong Experiment
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Fundamental Elements of the Quality of Care
Aligning Goals, Intents, and Performance Indicators in Family Planning Service Delivery
Reasons for Contraceptive Nonuse among Women Having Unmet Need for Contraception in Developing Countries
Contraceptive Availability Differentials in Use and Fertility
Aspects of Medical Care Administration
The Concept of Access
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Modelling and understanding primary health care accessibility and utilization in rural South Africa
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| Citation span | 2017 - 2025 (9) |
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