The world of contraception: A global mapping project across FIGO member societies
Mikaela R. Koch, Pragya Rimal, Gesenia Echeverria, Meredith Robrahn, Aparna Sridhar

TL;DR
This study maps contraceptive efforts across 70 FIGO member societies to identify priorities and opportunities for global collaboration.
Contribution
The novel contribution is a comprehensive global mapping of contraceptive programming and challenges within FIGO member societies.
Findings
84% of societies had national contraceptive guidelines, and 19% had dedicated working groups on contraception.
Training physicians in contraceptive counseling and addressing misinformation were top priorities.
Collaborative efforts on provider training and regional collaboration were most desired.
Abstract
The International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FIGO) is positioned to work globally to improve contraceptive access and coverage; however, a lack of awareness regarding the contraceptive work conducted across its 139 professional member societies remains a concern. This study aimed to map the contraceptive landscape and programming across obstetric and gynecologic (OBGYN) member societies providing insights into the contraceptive work, challenges, and needs globally and identifying avenues for international collaboration. This was a qualitative study utilizing a 17‐item semi‐structured interview guide among FIGO member societies. Purposive sampling and reputational case selection were used to identify interviewees. Interviews were conducted in English, Spanish and French, translated and transcribed by external consultants, and thematically analyzed using Dedoose software.…
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Taxonomy
TopicsGlobal Maternal and Child Health · Reproductive Health and Contraception · Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
