Increasing Access to Contraception:
A Toolkit for Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation
Welcome to the Increasing Access to Contraception Toolkit. This “how to” guide was developed to help others who are interested in learning about, replicating, or adapting key components of the Zika Contraception Access Network (Z-CAN) program1.
Please use the links below to navigate this toolkit; each section includes a summary of the purpose of the program development step and details on how to apply it broadly, using specific examples from Z-CAN. Each section contains links to actual Z-CAN documents, tools, forms, and resources; these can also be easily accessed in the Resource Library.
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A Model for Public Health
Emergency Response
scale a high-quality contraception intervention as part of the response to
a public health emergency. By sharing this Increasing Access to Contraception
Toolkit, we hope Z-CAN can be used as a model for preparedness for natural disasters,
pandemics, or other complex emergencies.”
Lisa Romero, DrPH, MPH. Contraception Access Team Co-Lead.
CDC's Zika Emergency Response. Pregnancy and Birth Defects Task Force
Contraception Toolkit
methods to women who wished to postpone or avoid a pregnancy
during the Zika outbreak in Puerto Rico. Click to learn more about
the program and its success.
of contraceptives has changed.
is a little easier. They have more access, more information. The campaign
has been very positive. I want to thank the Z-CAN program and the people
who’ve been working with us all this time because they have made my
dream come true.” – Dra. Figueroa, Z-CAN Provider
Changed Lives
strategy shows many strong indicators of success, perhaps the most important
indicator is one we cannot measure – the grief spared, and joy received by women
who had the opportunity to make their own choices and protect themselves from
pregnancy in and beyond the context of Zika.”
Eva Lathrop, MD, MPH. Contraception Access Team Co-Lead.
CDC's Zika Emergency Response Pregnancy and Birth Defects Task Force
