Abstract: The aim of this paper is to highlight the current status of the Contraceptive Logistics Management Information System (CLMIS) as it relates to the prevalence of contraceptive stock-outs in Jamaica. Contraceptive stock-outs have the potential to reverse, hinder and stagnate the progress of a country’s socio-economic development. For the purpose of this survey, 50 survey sites were selected using stratified random sampling method. Data was collected by the National Family Planning Board (NFPB) through a 37 question Logistics Indicators Assessment Tool (LIAT). Interviews were conducted with the point person managing contraceptives at each facility. The findings points to a 17% stock-out on the day of the survey. This was mainly attributed to stock-out of the Male Condom. For the six months period leading up to the time of the survey, stock-outs of the three main accepted contraceptive methods (Depo-Provera, Microgynon and the Government issued Male Condom) were noted. The findings from the survey, along with subsequent clinic visits and monitoring encouraged initiatives for capacity building in contraceptive forecasting methodologies and techniques, adjustments to record-keeping materials and others which led to the strengthening of the CLMIS.
Keywords: National Family Planning Board, Contraceptive Stock-outs, Contraceptive Logistics Management Information System, Contraceptive Methods.
Title: Strengthening of the Contraceptive Logistic Management Information System in Jamaica
Author: Tazhmoye V. Crawford, Sacha-Marie Hill, Andre D. Black, Damion C. Grant, Marvin Z. Joseph
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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