Interventions to optimize the modern family planning method supply in the Loreto tropical region, Peru

Abstract

The use of family planning methods, mainly modern contraceptive methods - due to their higher effectiveness - is associated with a reduction in the number of unplanned pregnancy and abortion cases, and also with a reduction in the maternal fertility and morbidity rates, leading to a greater visibility of a voluntary and healthy maternity. However, the use of these methods is still insufficient in Peru, especially in states such as Loreto, which has the highest unfulfilled demand rate for family planning methods on the national level (14.2%) and high fertility rates (3.8). This is an important issue for sexual and reproductive health and, in general terms, for public health, as it has relevant social and economic results. In this article, we carry out a narrative review of the available evidence on three interventions aimed to increase the supply of modern contraceptive methods, their local contextualization, and considerations for potential local implementation.