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Materials, methods and results of the Norplant training program

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Advances in Contraception

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Norplant subdermal implants for contraception were introduced into UK clinical practice in October 1993. Use of Norplant requires providers to learn additional skills. A training program designed to give providers the opportunity to obtain these skills was designed and implemented through the co-operation of Hoechst Roussel, JHPIEGO and members, of the UK medical profession.

Uptake of training for Norplant provision has been widespread and Norplant has been established as a realistic contraceptive choice for women in the UK. Introduction of Norplant in the UK has raised many issues that go beyond clinical considerations.

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Les implants contraceptifs sous-cutanés Norplant on été introduits dans la pratique clinique au Royaume-Uni en octobre 1993. Pour dispenser les contraceptifs Norplant, les intervenants ont besoin de compétences supplémentaires. Un programme de formation à leur intention, destiné, à leur fournir l'occasion d'acquérir ces compétences, a été mis en oeuvre grâce à une coopération entre Hoechst Roussel, JHPIEGO et des membres de la profession médicale du Royaume-Uni.

Ce programme de formation pour l'administration de la méthode Norplant a eu beaucoup de succès, de sorte que ces implants constituent maintenant une option contraceptive valable pour les femmes au Royaume-Uni. Son introduction dans ce pays a cependant soulevé de nombreuses questions qui vont audelà de considérations d'ordere clinique.

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Los implantes subcutáneos de Norplant con fines anticonceptivos se introdujeron en la práctica clínica en el Reino Unido en octubre de 1993. El uso de Norplant requiere, que los proveedores aprendan técnicas adicionales. Una programa de adiestramiento para brindar a los proveedores la oportunidad de aprender esta técnica fue creado y aplicado a través de la cooperación de Hoechst Roussel, JHPIEGO y miembros de la profesión médica británica.

La aceptación del adiestramiento para la provisión de Norplant ha sido amplia y Norplant se ha arraigado como elección anticonceptiva realista para mujeres en el Reino Unido. La introducción en el Reino Unido ha, suscitado muchas cuestiones que trascienden las consideraciones clínicas.

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Bromham, D.R., Davey, A., Gaffikin, L. et al. Materials, methods and results of the Norplant training program. Adv Contracept 11, 255–262 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01978427

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