Feasibility and acceptability of DMPA-SC self-injection in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a mixed-methods study
Results showed that women can competently self-inject DMPA-SC and that it is highly acceptable to clients and providers. If made available, most women would like to continue with the method and would recommend it to others. DMPA-SC self-injection has the potential to support the Ethiopian Ministry of Health in reaching its FP2030 targets. The results from this study further support the introduction and scale-up of DMPA-SC self-injection in Ethiopia.
Authors
- Megan Lydon
- Erica Felker-Kantor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4112-9658)
- Rahel Demissew
- Fikreselassie Getachew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9586-9013)
- Holly M. Burke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5538-5628)
- Katherine M Anfinson
- Teferi Teklu
- Tihut Mulugeta
- Aderaw Anteneh
Institutions
- Family Health International 360 (US)
- Ethiopian Public Health Institute (ET)
- Population Services International (US)
- International Trachoma Initiative (ET)
- Population Services International (ZM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Reproductive Health
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-025-02174-z
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Children's Investment Fund Foundation
- FHI 360