Community Health Flashcards
Number of people who have access to health services through BV?
12,000
Number of community-based distributors (CBDs)?
30
When did BV start providing health services in the Velondriake area (month and year)?
August 2007
What is contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR)?
% of women of reproductive age who are using (or whose partner is using) contraception
Contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR) for Madagascar?
40%
Contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR) for Atsimo-Andrefana region?
20%
Contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR) for Velondriake in 2007 (before we started providing health services) and now in 2013?
10% -> 55%
This is more than double the regional average for Atsimo-Andrefana and well above the national average for Madagascar too!
What is BV’s community health programme called and what does this mean?
Safidy = choice or freedom to choose
Empowering women and couples to freely choose the number and spacing of their births through access to voluntary family planning services
Which three health areas does BV work on?
Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)
Maternal and Child Health (MCH)
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
What is the under five mortality rate in Velondriake and in Madagascar as a whole?
Velondriake = 180 per 1,000 live births (almost triple the national average)
Madagascar = 62 per 1,000 live births
What % of women in Velondriake give birth with a skilled attendant?
17%
What % of women in Velondriake give birth at home?
87%
What is the median length of exclusive breastfeeding in Velondriake?
(International recommendation = 6 months)
2 weeks
What % of children in Velondriake receive all of their vaccinations?
3%
What is a couple year of protection (CYP)?
The estimated protection provided to a couple by a contraceptive method during a one-year period based on the volume of contraceptives sold or distributed free of charge to clients
How many couple years of protection (CYPs) have been provided since Safidy started in 2007?
More than 2,000
Which contraceptive methods are offered by community-based distributors (CBDs)?
Condoms
Contraceptive pills
Depo-provera injections (3 months of protection)
What other products are offered by community-based distributors (CBDs)?
Mosquito nets
Water purifying solution (SurEau)
Diarrhoea treatment kits (ViaSur)
Antenatal medication
When were the first community-based distributors (CBDs) trained?
Mid 2010
How many consultations have been held by community-based distributors (CBDs) to date?
More than 5,000
Who are community-based distributors (CBDs)?
Local women trained to provide health counselling and products in their villages
What are the benefits of family planning?
Improved maternal and child health outcomes
Girls able to delay pregnancy until after they have finished their education
Women able to spend more time engaging in community and livelihood activities
Smaller healthier families = more resilient, can invest more in education and diversified livelihoods, can manage natural resources more sustainably
Where has BV recently expanded its health activities (starting from June 2013)?
Belo sur Mer
Who is the main funder for the Safidy programme?
MacArthur Foundation
Which long-acting contraceptive methods are offered in Velondriake on a quarterly basis by Marie Stopes?
Implanon hormonal implant (3 years of protection) Intrauterine devices (10 years of protection)
