Impact of the introduction of NORPLANT implants into the national family planning program of Thailand

• Main Authors: Boonlert Leoprapai, บุญเลิศ เลี้ยวประไพ
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Institute for Population and Social Research
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: NORPLANT; Family planning; Population policy; Open Access article; Journal of Population and Social Studies; วารสารประชากรและสังคม
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/2939
• Institution: Mahidol University

This paper analyzes the impact of the planned introduction of NORPLANT implants as an additional method of contraception in the family planning service delivery system in Thailand. Results of the analysis indicate that NORPLANT implants may contribute to the increase in contraceptive prevalence rate...