Findings from a mixed-methods journey map study of barriers to family planning in western Kenya

Health Care Women Int. 2024;45(1):144-160. doi: 10.1080/07399332.2022.2135097. Epub 2022 Nov 17.

Abstract

Our objective was to map and prioritize barriers to high-quality family planning care in western Kenya. We conducted key informant interviews (n = 19); focus group discussions with clients (n = 55); mystery client visits (n = 180); unannounced visitors (n = 120); and direct observation of client-provider interactions (n = 256) at public facilities offering family planning. We synthesized the data into a client and a provider journey map, which we used to facilitate client (n = 9) and provider (n = 12) discussions. For both groups, stockouts were frequent, impactful, and important barriers. Clients also reported male partner resistance, insufficient counseling, and informal fees were priority barriers.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Counseling
  • Family Planning Services*
  • Focus Groups
  • Humans
  • Kenya
  • Male
  • Quality of Health Care*