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Archives   2005

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   17,  Number   2

TITLE:   Cost-effectiveness analysis of contraceptive options in Central Women's Hospital.
AUTHOR:   Khin Htay; Than Than Tin; Phone Myint
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2005; 17(2): 87-90
ABSTRACT:   The aim of this study is to determine the most cost-effective method of contraception in Central Women's Hospital.Based on the cost data obtained from clients attending Central Women's Hospital during the study period, costs for 1000 hypothetical clients for each method for a period of 3 years were estimated.After reviewing literatures, using estimated failure rates from literature (Trussell et al., 1995), number of unintended pregnancy avoided for one year were calculated.It was found that IUCD was the most cost-effective.It was followed by the injection depoprovera and sterilization.Combined oral contraceptives were the least cost-effective method.This study explores the most cost-effective method in currently used contraceptives and it may be useful in implementing family planning services cost-effectively.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   Cost-Benefit Analysis. Contraception.
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