Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of long?acting reversible contraceptive methods among healthcare workers in sub?Saharan Africa

Objective To assess the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions (KAP) of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods among healthcare workers (HCWs) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Methods A systematic review meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA method. Two authors independently searched three electronic databases for studies published between 2000 January 2020 reporting on KAP LARC HCWs SSA. Titles abstracts screened against eligibility criteria, data extracted included assessed risk bias. proportions 11 pre-determined questions relating to was performed. Heterogeneity explored using I2-statistic publication bias investigated funnel plots Egger's tests. Results Twenty-two comprising 11,272 from SSA countries included. 50% (95% CI: 34%, 67%) had received intrauterine device (IUCD) insertion training while 63% 44%, 81%) expressed a desire training. Only 27% 18%, 36%) deemed IUCD appropriate HIV-infected women. Restrictions injectables based minimum age imposed by 56% 33%, 78%) 60% 36%, 84%), respectively. Minimum parity restrictions observed 29% 9%, 50%) IUCDs 36% 16%, 56%) injectable contraceptives. high present two questions. Conclusion The indicate that unnecessary provider-imposed may hinder uptake women