The impact of a family planning clinic in rural Jamaica

ABSTRACT

The impact of a family planning clinic functioning within a rural health centre has been evaluated through retrospective analysis of clinic records and a survey of women living in the communities served by the clinic. The results revealed a high degree of techniques, but rather poor patient adherence to therapy. During the period studied, there has not been a discernable reduction in the rate of fertility in this community as a result of the establishment of this clinic (AU)