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A survey of contraceptive markets in four African countries

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

Timothy R. L. Black
Timothy R. L. Black
Affiliation:
Population Services Inc., Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514, U.S.A.
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For most people in the world the private sector has long been the principal source of contraceptive supplies. However, few attempts have been made to examine and quantify commercial contraceptive sales. This paper outlines the findings of a contraceptive market survey of Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda and Kenya. The sales statistics and marketing practices for various contraceptive products were obtained by interview from the principal distributors in each country. The sales figures were subsequently cross-checked with manufacturers' agents, and in some cases the overseas manufacturers. The clinic attendance records of local family planning organizations were also reviewed. The findings show that the commercial distribution of contraceptives exceeds public sector activities in Nigeria, Ghana and Uganda, but not in Kenya.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 4 , Issue 3 , July 1972 , pp. 287 - 298
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1972

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