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Qualitative methods in operations research on contraceptive distribution systems: A case study from Nigeria

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  • Webb, Glenn
  • Ladipo, O.A.
  • McNamara, Regina

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This article discusses the application of qualitative methods in operations research on a family planning service delivery system. Market traders in Ibadan, Nigeria were trained to sell oral contraceptives, condoms, and spermicidal foaming tablets in a collaborative research project of the Fertility Research Unit of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, and the Center for Population and Family Health of Columbia University. Focus group discussion, participant observation, and semi-structured interviews were used to investigate the cultural acceptability of distribution of contraceptives in the market places and the motivations of participating traders. The strength of the market associations was a factor influencing acceptance of the project and the number of customers for the traders' other wares were found to positively influence the volume of sales of contraceptives. Traders were motivated by the status associated with participating in a program of a well-known health institution. Findings from qualitive research suggest areas for quantitative studies and vice versa in an interactive process.

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  • Webb, Glenn & Ladipo, O.A. & McNamara, Regina, 1991. "Qualitative methods in operations research on contraceptive distribution systems: A case study from Nigeria," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 33(3), pages 321-326, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:33:y:1991:i:3:p:321-326
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