Pilot Study on Engaging Family Physicians in Family Planning in Pakistan

This study aims to generate evidence on the feasibility and effectiveness of engaging for-profit private sector family physicians and pharmacies to include family planning (FP) as a routine service in rural areas of Pakistan. The study will enlist family physicians and pharmacies in rural areas of Islamabad, Pakistan. Physicians will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Those in intervention arm will received training on family planning and technical support for six months during the duration of the study, to evaluate the impact of training and support in expanding family planning coverage and impact.

Inclusion Criteria:Private clinics with a male family physicianMale family physician working on a regular basis (3 or more days a week)Clinics located in Islamabad rural areas.Exclusion Criteria:Clinics or facilities with specialized care (skin care, laser clinics, surgical clinics, among others)Clinics located in ICT urban areasMale family physicians working in a private clinic where a female medical doctor attends to patients during the same working hours.