R4S 1.2. An exploratory, mixed methods study of family planning self-care in Nepal, Niger, and Uganda

This study aimed to generate evidence on understanding of, perceptions of, and experiences with self-care in family planning amongst women, men, providers, and community leaders to inform the development or refinement of self-care guidelines. We conducted a cross-sectional concurrent mixed-method study, including surveys and in-depth interviews, with participants selected in urban and rural areas in two provinces of Nepal, two regions of Niger, and three districts of Uganda. The final sample size per population and study procedures was as follows: Women’s household survey: Nepal N=430; Niger: N=510; Uganda: N=374. Men’s household survey: Nepal N=244; Niger: N=357; Uganda: N=222. Women’s IDI: Nepal N=35; Niger: N=30; Uganda: N=36. Men’s IDI: Nepal N=19; Niger: N=13; Uganda: N=20. Providers interviews: Nepal N=12; Niger: N=10; Uganda: N=12. Community leaders’ interviews: Nepal N=0; Niger: N=12; Uganda: N=0. This work is made possible by a grant from the generous support of the American people through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), provided to FHI 360 through Cooperative Agreement 7200AA19CA00041. Partners on this work include FHI 360 Nepal, New Era Nepal, Evidence for Sustainable Human Development Systems in Africa (EVIHDAF), GRADE Africa, and Makerere University School of Public Health.