FRONTIERS PROJECT
An Assessment of Trends in Intrauterine Device (IUD) Use

The Health Research Unit of the Ministry of Health (MOH) and FRONTIERS collaborated to study the reasons for the declining demand for the IUD relative to other family planning methods. The study identified various barriers to IUDs, including inadequate provider training, client misconceptions about the method, and changing client and provider preferences, including increased use of condoms to prevent HIV and AIDS. The study recommended improved guidance and training on IUDs for providers, and better marketing of IUD services where the existing infrastructure can meet the demand.

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Location

Ghana

Duration

March 2002–November 2002

Population Council researchers

Philomena Nyarko

Non-Council collaborator

Ghana Ministry of Health

Donor

US Agency for International Development

Publications/Resources
Council researchers' names appear in boldface type. 

2003
"Ghana and Guatemala: Clients and providers need better support and guidance on IUDs," FRONTIERS OR Summary no. 32. Washington, DC: Population Council. (PDF, 251 KB)

Gyapong, John, Gifty Addico, Ivy Osei, Mercy Abbey, and Dominic Atweam Kobinah, Henrietta Odoi Agyarko, Gloria Quansah Asare, Harriet Birungi, and Ian Askew. "An assessment of trends in the use of the IUD in Ghana," FRONTIERS Final Report. Washington, DC: Population Council. (PDF, 781 KB)

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See Also

• Ghana
• Reproductive Health  
• Contraception
• FRONTIERS Contraception
• FRONTIERS Ghana

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