Sibraogo Kiemtoré1,2, Hyacinthe Zamané1,2, Danlotoma P Kaïn1,2, Yobi A Sawadogo1,2, Issa Ouédraogo1,3, Ali Ouédraogo1,2, Jean Lankoandé1,2. 1. Unit of Training and Research in Health Sciences, University of Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. 2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yalgado Ouedraogo Teaching Hospital in Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. 3. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Centre Hospitalier Régional de Ouahigouya, Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the results of an intervention by the Societé de Gynécologues et Obstétriciens du Burkina (SOGOB) to improve postabortion care (PAC) in rural areas of Burkina Faso. METHODS: From June 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, SOGOB increased capacity for PAC by providing training in health care and equipment to 45 rural health facilities. Performance in PAC in the year before intervention (June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012) was compared with that in the year following intervention (June 1, 2013, to May 31, 2014). RESULTS: The number of cases of incomplete abortion managed within a year increased from 1812 before the intervention to 2738 afterwards. Before capacity building, none of the health facilities was using misoprostol for management of incomplete abortion. After capacity building, misoprostol was used in 805 (29.4%) cases. The use of inappropriate methods to empty the uterus decreased (27.5% [498/1812] vs 1.4% [38/2738]; P<0.001). The frequencies of uterine perforation and pelvic infection also decreased (P≤0.01 for both). In the year after implementation, 2035 (78.3%) of 2600 women had taken up a family planning method before leaving the facility. CONCLUSION: SOGOB's intervention has improved the quality of PAC in rural health facilities in Burkina Faso.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the results of an intervention by the Societé de Gynécologues et Obstétriciens du Burkina (SOGOB) to improve postabortion care (PAC) in rural areas of Burkina Faso. METHODS: From June 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, SOGOB increased capacity for PAC by providing training in health care and equipment to 45 rural health facilities. Performance in PAC in the year before intervention (June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012) was compared with that in the year following intervention (June 1, 2013, to May 31, 2014). RESULTS: The number of cases of incomplete abortion managed within a year increased from 1812 before the intervention to 2738 afterwards. Before capacity building, none of the health facilities was using misoprostol for management of incomplete abortion. After capacity building, misoprostol was used in 805 (29.4%) cases. The use of inappropriate methods to empty the uterus decreased (27.5% [498/1812] vs 1.4% [38/2738]; P<0.001). The frequencies of uterine perforation and pelvic infection also decreased (P≤0.01 for both). In the year after implementation, 2035 (78.3%) of 2600 women had taken up a family planning method before leaving the facility. CONCLUSION: SOGOB's intervention has improved the quality of PAC in rural health facilities in Burkina Faso.
Authors: Maria Lisa Odland; Gladys Membe-Gadama; Ursula Kafulafula; Geir W Jacobsen; James Kumwenda; Elisabeth Darj Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2018-02-21 Impact factor: 3.390
Authors: Katherine R Iverson; Emma Svensson; Kristin Sonderman; Ernest J Barthélemy; Isabelle Citron; Kerry A Vaughan; Brittany L Powell; John G Meara; Mark G Shrime Journal: Int J Health Policy Manag Date: 2019-09-01