Variations in Community-based Access to Injectable Contraception Programs, by Country
| Malawi | Senegal | Uganda | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHW cadre | Heath surveillance assistant | Agents de santé Communautaire and/matrone | Village heath teams |
| Education level | Must have a Malawi Certificate of Education, (equivalent of secondary school completion) | Must have minimum of a primary education | Must have completed at least 7 years of primary schooling |
| Training | 10 weeks Injectables: 2 days theory; 3 days practicum | 1-2 weeks Injectables: 3 days theory; 5 days practicum | 1 week Injectables: 7-10 days |
| Payment | Approximately 100 USD/month | Unpaid | Unpaid |
| Program | Nationwide program, supported by Ministry of Health | Joint government/partner supported program | Partner-supported program |
Abbreviation: CHW, community health worker.