Estimates of contraceptive prevalence based on service statistics and surveys in Gujarat State India.

摘要: A comparison was made between contraceptive use statistics gleaned from service and survey in four districts (Bharuch Kheda as matched Panchmahals Rajkot) Gujarat state India. Service showed increased of reversible methods. The first conducted 1989 among two pairs districts. follow-up 1991 25% the villages women who were recorded users sterilization methods during 1989-1990. sample excluded outside health areas those Muslim community duplicate names. response rate ranged 76% 90%; nonresponses predominated aged 15-24 years which would lead to a higher prevalence (CPR). Adjustment for sampling error. conclusion that CPR may have been overstated by 1.0% 1.5% survey. findings 18% 23% all acceptors Bharuch duplicated names or misreports fact nonusers. About 38-39% pill found be 24-26% condom Health workers IUD 15% over 27% Panchmahals. about 21% unavailable interviews (6-24% 10-16% Panchmahals). reduced 452 292 583 345 Contraceptive rates thus 41% 36% Sterilization records most accurate. 4 1987 reported than statistics. suggest highly overstated. Target setting thought likely responsible overstatement. data useful only follow-ups home visits planning supply quantities rather measures performance.