Availability and Magnitude of Dispensing Oral Contraceptive Pills in Private Pharmacies in Mwanza.
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TextPublication details: Mwanza, Tanzania: Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS - Bugando] : Phone: +255 28 298 3384 : Fax: +255 28 298 3386 : Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz : Website: www.bugando.ac.tz : ©31.08.2016Description: vii; 24 Pages; Includes References and AppendicesSubject(s): Summary: Abstract:
Background: Oral contraceptives are used to prevent pregnancy. Estrogen and progestin are two female sex hormones. Combination of estrogen and progestin works by preventing ovulation. They also change the lining uterus to prevent pregnancy from developing and change the mucus at the services to prevent sperm from entering. Oral contraceptives are a very effective method of birth control, but they do not prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. They are of two kinds; the combined oral contraceptive pills and the progesterone-only pill.
Objectives: The study sought to assess the availability and magnitude of sale of oral contraceptive pills in the community/private pharmacies.
Methodology: Retrospective study of sale of oral contraceptive pills only shall be carried out. The study shall be conducted within a period of one month from 12th May to 09th June 2016. The estimation of the sample size shall be based on Yamane Taro with the standard error of 0.05 to be assumed.
Results: Of 58 private pharmacies surveyed, three brands of oral contraceptive pills were available namely flexi p, familia pills and Microgynon. Moreover, about three quarter of private pharmacies (91.38%) had flexiP
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATIONS | MWALIMU NYERERE LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE-CUHAS BUGANDO | NFIC | 1 | UD0233 |
Abstract:
Background: Oral contraceptives are used to prevent pregnancy. Estrogen and progestin are two female sex hormones. Combination of estrogen and progestin works by preventing ovulation. They also change the lining uterus to prevent pregnancy from developing and change the mucus at the services to prevent sperm from entering. Oral contraceptives are a very effective method of birth control, but they do not prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. They are of two kinds; the combined oral contraceptive pills and the progesterone-only pill.
Objectives: The study sought to assess the availability and magnitude of sale of oral contraceptive pills in the community/private pharmacies.
Methodology: Retrospective study of sale of oral contraceptive pills only shall be carried out. The study shall be conducted within a period of one month from 12th May to 09th June 2016. The estimation of the sample size shall be based on Yamane Taro with the standard error of 0.05 to be assumed.
Results: Of 58 private pharmacies surveyed, three brands of oral contraceptive pills were available namely flexi p, familia pills and Microgynon. Moreover, about three quarter of private pharmacies (91.38%) had flexiP
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