Table 3.
Material resources available for LARC service provision in n = 30 rural health centers, 2016
| Median | IQR | |
|---|---|---|
| Median number of: | ||
| IUD methods | 10 | 9 |
| Hysterometer | 3 | 3 |
| Lamp for viewing cervix | 1 | 1 |
| Forceps for IUD removal | 0 | 0 |
| Tenaculum | 3 | 3 |
| Speculum | 5 | 7 |
| Gynecological table | 2 | 2 |
| Implant methods | 39 | 71 |
| Disposable implant kit | 39 | 50 |
| Reusable implant kit | 0 | 5 |
| Halogen lamp | 0 | 0 |
| Scalpel | 91 | 119 |
| N | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Clinics with availability of: | ||
| Autoclave or dry heat sterilization oven | 30 | 100 |
| Electricity | 30 | 100 |
| Backup power supply | 18 | 60 |
| Materials and antiseptics for IUD insertion | 30 | 100 |
| Sterile gloves | 30 | 100 |
| Local anesthetic | 30 | 100 |
| Materials and antiseptic to clean the arm | 30 | 100 |
| Bandages for the arm | 30 | 100 |
| Promotional materials for the IUD or implant | 26 | 87 |
| Television and media player | 15 | 50 |
LARC long-acting reversible contraceptive, IUD intrauterine device, IQR interquartile range