Variations in Community-based Access to Injectable Contraception Programs, by Country
Malawi | Senegal | Uganda | |
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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.