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Table 3 Material resources available for LARC service provision in n = 30 rural health centers, 2016

From: Cross-sectional assessment of government health center needs to implement long-acting reversible contraception services in rural Rwanda

 

Median

IQR

Median number of:

IUD methods

10

9

Hysterometer

3

3

Lamp for viewing cervix

1

1

Forceps for IUD removal

0

0

Tenaculum

3

3

Speculum

5

7

Gynecological table

2

2

Implant methods

39

71

Disposable implant kit

39

50

Reusable implant kit

0

5

Halogen lamp

0

0

Scalpel

91

119

 

N

%

Clinics with availability of:

Autoclave or dry heat sterilization oven

30

100

Electricity

30

100

Backup power supply

18

60

Materials and antiseptics for IUD insertion

30

100

Sterile gloves

30

100

Local anesthetic

30

100

Materials and antiseptic to clean the arm

30

100

Bandages for the arm

30

100

Promotional materials for the IUD or implant

26

87

Television and media player

15

50

  1. LARC long-acting reversible contraceptive, IUD intrauterine device, IQR interquartile range